Cygnet Aviation Academy LP is a professional flight training organization based in Kingston, Ontario, dedicated to delivering safe, state‑of‑the‑art instruction that prepares First Officer–ready candidates for Canada’s airlines. Through its partnership with CAE, Cygnet delivers ab‑initio flight training (comprehensive, from‑the‑beginning instruction designed for students with little to no previous flight experience) using a modern fleet of Diamond Aircraft and advanced flight simulation technology.

By working closely with CAE and collaborating directly with Canadian airline partners, Cygnet integrates industry best practices, emerging technologies, and real‑world operational insights into its programs. This ensures graduates are fully prepared for direct‑entry roles and the evolving needs of the aviation industry.

Group of pilot trainees and instructors standing beside a small training aircraft on the airport apron
Jazz Approach program branding displayed on an interior wall

The Jazz Approach is a first-of-its-kind Canadian pilot creation program for those with no prior flight experience.

Porter Airlines aircraft parked on the tarmac with tail fins aligned in a row

Cygnet Aviation, in partnership with CAE and Porter Airlines, offers a streamlined cadet program for aspiring pilots with no prior flight experience.

Flight trainees seated inside a small aircraft cockpit during pre‑flight preparation

The Free Agent Program offers flexible iATPL training for cadets not yet affiliated with a specific airline.

Explore how Cygnet prepares the next generation of airline pilots. These videos feature insights from students and instructors while highlighting our modern fleet, advanced simulation technology, and the supportive training environment that guides each student on the path to the flight deck.

ALSIM ALX fixed‑base flight simulator used for pilot training
ALSIM AL4x advanced flight simulator with enclosed cockpit and instructor access
Lynne McMullen

Lynne McMullen

President

Carrie Pierrard

Carrie Pierrard

Controller

Adam Shemrock

Adam Shemrock

General Manager Aircraft Maintenance, PRM

Mark Stow

Mark Stow

Tattie Mabee

Tattie Mabee

Office Manager

Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor

Chief Flight Instructor

Louchlan Janes

Louchlan Janes

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Frederic Samson

Frederic Samson

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Kenny Turner

Kenny Turner

Safety Officer

Glen Baxby

Michael Bird

Michael Bird

David Coles

David Coles

Samuel Currie

Samuel Currie

Larry Dolick

Larry Dolick

Aryan Ganatra

John Hamilton

Druvalkumar Kabipara

Edwin Keil

Doriane Martin

Doriane Martin

Michael McDonald

Amir Mohammadi

Amir Mohammadi

Kaitlyn O'Gay

Kaitlyn O’Gay

Sylvio Roy

Sylvio Roy

Patrick Shaw

Michael Skubicky

Andrew Wilson

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