Our Team

Senior Leadership

Lane Zirnhelt | Chief Operations Officer

Lane provides strategic leadership across the commercial and operational functions of the Summit Aviation Group, including Summit Air and Summit Helicopters.

A Chartered Professional Accountant by training, Lane brings more than 18 years of business and management experience. Prior to joining the Summit Aviation Group, Lane was a partner at KPMG LLP.

Matthew McElligott | Vice President, Business Development

Matthew oversees all marketing and business development initiatives across Summit Air and Summit Helicopters. He brings more than 10 years’ experience in various marketing and customer management roles with a strong focus on logistics.

Peter Rice | Vice President

Peter oversees operations across Summit Helicopters, including Blackcomb Helicopters. Peter has been with Summit Helicopters since 2010 where he quickly progressed through key leadership roles, including Operations Manager and General Manager. He has more than 20 years of rotary aviation experience.

Our Team

Aaron Toombs | Chief Pilot, Bell Fleet

Amy McDowell | Whistler Base Manager

Andrew Murdock | Chief Pilot, Airbus Fleet

Dany Massé | Manager, TMH Québec

Heidi MacDonald | Safety Manager

Jordan Cyr | Director of Maintenance

Kevin McCord | Chief Engineer

Kristen McCord | Commercial Manager

Steven Williams | Director of Flight Operations & Chief Pilot, IFR