Mike Plottel

Mike Plottel is a seasoned professional in aviation safety management with extensive experience spanning over four decades. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at GoCrisis since January 2021, Mike previously held prominent safety positions at Qantas, where Mike was the Head of Safety for QantasLink and later for Domestic and International operations. Prior roles include Director of Safety Services at WestJet, where Mike introduced a corporate Safety Management System, and Manager of Aviation Quality Assurance at British Columbia Ambulance Service, overseeing safety for air ambulance contractors. Early career experiences involved piloting and managing at British Columbia Government Air Services. Mike holds a B.A. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, an MPA in Public Administration from the University of Victoria, and a Diploma in Aviation Technology from Selkirk College.