Craig Russell

Craig Russell is an experienced aviation professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Captain-Pilot at WestJet since August 2003, Craig has held multiple leadership roles including Chief Pilot for the B737 and Captain in Flight Standards. Prior experience includes working as a First Officer at Air Nova (Jazz) from September 1999 to August 2003, operating Dash-8 and BAE-146 aircraft. Earlier in the career, Craig was a Certified Flight Instructor at Pioneer Flight Training from April 1994 to August 1995. Craig holds a Diploma in Aviation from Okanagan College, completed between 1990 and 1992.