Brian R. Ayles
About Brian R. Ayles
Brian R. Ayles is a First Officer at Cargojet Airlines in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he has worked since 2019. He transitioned to aviation at the age of 48, progressing from a sales career to flying Boeing 767 and 757 aircraft.
Work at Cargojet
Brian R. Ayles has been employed at Cargojet since 2019, where he serves as a First Officer. His responsibilities include operating Boeing 767 and 757 aircraft. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, he has accumulated five years of experience in this role. Ayles transitioned to this position after a significant career change, moving from a sales background to aviation.
Career Transition to Aviation
Ayles transitioned to a career in aviation at the age of 48, marking a significant shift from his previous work in sales. This change reflects his commitment to pursuing a passion for flying. Within three years of starting his aviation career, he advanced from having no prior experience to flying a King Air aircraft.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining Cargojet, Ayles held various positions in the aviation industry. He worked as a First Officer at Flightpath Charter Airways Inc from 2011 to 2012. He then served as Chief Pilot at Evertz from 2014 to 2019, after initially working as a Corporate Pilot there from 2012 to 2019.
Education and Qualifications
Brian R. Ayles completed his secondary education at John F Ross CVI, where he earned his Secondary School Diploma from 1976 to 1980. This educational foundation preceded his later career in aviation and contributed to his professional development.