Geoff Goodyear

Geoff Goodyear spent the majority of his working career as a helicopter pilot. He recently retired as the President and CEO of Universal Helicopters Newfoundland and Labrador LP. During his tenure with Universal, he received Transport Canada’s Aviation Safety Award and also received the first Innovation in Safety Award presented by Eurocopter Canada.

Geoff has served in a number of official roles throughout his aviation career, including serving as chair of several organizations such as the Helicopter Association of Canada and NavCanada’s Advisory Committee. Geoff is also a Past Director, Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research.

In addition to his career interests, Geoff has also contributed his expertise to the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce and the Battle Harbour Historic Trust as a board member, and he also served as president of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Rotary Club. He is a co-founder of the Labrador Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Program and was recognized as an Honorary Colonel for 5 Wing, Goose Bay.