Adam Wright presenting Nicky Godfrey with the DCAM Flight Instructor Safety Award
by Jane Abramson, Founder and National Administrator
The prestigious 2023 DCAM Flight Instructor Safety Award was presented to Ms. Nicky Godfrey by Mr. Adam Wright at the Air Transport Association of Canada’s annual Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow on November 15 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montréal.
Nicky Godfrey is a senior instructor and pilot examiner at Seneca college, School of Aviation in Ontario, and a first officer with Air Canada. The number of years and flying time she has dedicated to flight instruction is impressive.
- She is always upgrading an already remarkable record.
- Her dedication and mentoring to her students shines through.
- She is a strong supporter of the safety management system (SMS) culture.
- Her leadership, motivation, inspiration and passion for flying have been sought after.
- She is a pilot, an educator and a leader in the aviation industry.
In her acceptance speech, she comments:
“A great flight instructor not only teaches the fundamental flight skills and background knowledge, but also instills a sense of responsibility, discipline, safety and dedication in their students.”
To preserve the historical record of the award, the recipient’s name is engraved on the trophy and entered in the official logbook, both of which are on permanent display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. Thanks was given to the museum for their custodianship of the trophy.
Acknowledgement was given to the DCAM sponsors: Air Transport Association of Canada; Essential Turbines; Flight Safety International; Hamilton watches; Wings magazine; Seneca College; and Lost Aviator Coffee Company.
Nominations can be made at any time throughout the year up to September 14.
Our mission: raising the profile of flight instructors by recognizing and honouring exceptional instructors in Canada who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of Canadian aviation safety.