Meet The Team

Here at Innovative Wings, we are family. Together, we combine our strengths, weaknesses, ideas and knowledge to work as the best team possible.  

We take every opportunity to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion. We strive to have every employee feel like their opinon, and what they do, matters.

Shane Daly

Shane Daly

Owner/President

President & Founder of Innovative Wings, Shane is a SAIT aviation engineering graduate with a beautiful wife and two wonderful girls.

He is a pilot with a passion for all things flying. When he is not at work, you may see him around the RC fields.

Bob White

Bob White

General Shop Manager

Bob is a SAIT structures graduate and has been with Innovative Wings for numerous years. He brings experience and knowledge to our team that helps in every department. 

He loves camping with his furry companion, Smokey, and flying RC planes.

Geoff Haydt

Geoff Haydt

Avionics Technician

Geoff is our avionics guru. If he doesn’t already know the answer, just give him a moment and he will figure it out.

He a pilot who is currently building an RV9 in his garage. When not building planes, you can find him hiking through the mountains with his beautiful fiancé and pup Milo.

Kathleen Williams

Kathleen Williams

Financial Controller/Human Resources

Kathleen comes to us with over 10 years of bookkeeping/office experience. She keeps us orgainized and is a great asset to the team. 

She will stop for random photos, enjoys nature and loves her fur babies.

Shop Dogs

Smokey & Milo are the shop dogs of Innovative Wings. They like to greet our customers with a little bark and tail wags. They enjoy treats of all kinds and chasing lazers.

Mayumi Aurini

Mayumi Aurini

Shop Technician

Mayumi has a passion for aviation, a great sense of humour, a skilled hand and has been a great addition to our team. 

Her and her husband spend their weekends galivanting around Alberta with their beautiful daughter – exploring as much as they can. 

Caleb LaTrace-Williams

Caleb LaTrace-Williams

Shop Technician

Innovative Wings has given Caleb his first steps into the world of aviation and is a great asset to our team!

His free time is spent camping with his furry friend Bailey, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and anything else outdoors.

Ryan Pinder

Ryan Pinder

Shop Technician

Ryan spent over 30 years in the oil industry before deciding to make a career change. We are lucky to have him and can’t wait to see what he can accomplish!

Although quiet about his free time adventures – we are guessing either undercover rodeo clown, or training to be an astronaut. 

Could this be you?

Could this be you?

Shop Technician