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Barney McGale Resume
Barney McGale began his career in
aviation in 1951 with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
During this 22 year period, he was both an instructor
and flew a variety of fighters. His last posting was
with 412 VIP Squadron flying the Falcon 20.
Upon leaving the RCAF with the rank
of Captain, Mr. McGale flew professionally with the
Irving Oil Transport Flight Department for 25 years.
For the last ten years he has held the position of
Flight Department Manager.
As Flight Department Manager, Mr.
McGale, in conjunction with regular flying duties, was
responsible for 11 pilots and 6 engineers. With two
hangars, including a new state-of-the-art facility
completed in 1996, the department had six corporate
aircraft including a Falcon 50, Hawker-Siddeley 125,
Citation SII, Turbo Commander and a Caravan, plus
several spray planes and an AStar helicopter.
During his tenure with Irving Oil
Transport, Mr. McGale was responsible for the managing
of the flight department including the hiring and
scheduling of all personnel, the research and
representation of Irving Oil Transport Department in
the purchase and integration of new aircraft into the
department.
Currently, Mr. McGale resides in
rural Ottawa and is the Canadian Sales Representative
for Vance & Engles Aircraft Brokers.
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