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Meet the Team

The Vectored Approach is built and run by professional pilots. Every mentor on this page is, or has been, active in the cockpit across airline, medevac, corporate, cargo, bush flying, and flight instruction roles.

Combined depth Airline Medevac Flight instruction International operations Safety and professionalism Mentorship
OpeOluwa Iyortim
Founder

OpeOluwa Iyortim

  • Licences / ratingsATPL
  • Aviation experienceCareer Airline Pilot
  • Current expertiseAirline flying, international operations, and workplace health and safety.
  • Mentorship specialtyCareer planning and international admissions.
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OpeOluwa created The Vectored Approach after building an airline career through flight training, instruction, and mentorship. His work is focused on lowering barriers to aviation and helping new pilots make better early decisions.

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Mergim Veliu
Partner

Mergim Veliu

  • Licences / ratingsATPL
  • Aviation experienceFirst Officer at Air Canada, former Jazz Captain, and former CFI at Debert Flight Centre.
  • Current expertiseAirline flying and international operations.
  • Mentorship specialtyInternational admissions and training mentorship.
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Mergim began in aviation through Air Cadets and flight training in Nova Scotia, then built his career through instructing, flight training leadership, King Air operations, and airline flying. He continues to instruct and mentor pilots.

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Rebecca Barkhouse
Partner

Rebecca Barkhouse

  • Aviation experienceMedevac Pilot and Class I Flight Instructor.
  • Current expertiseFounder, Language Navigator.
  • Mentorship specialtyCareer planning and medevac flying.
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Rebecca has built a varied aviation career across flight training, Aviation English, international student preparation, and medevac flying in Nova Scotia. Her ESL aviation experience makes her a valuable guide for students and instructors.

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Patrick Kaswara
Partner

Patrick Kaswara

  • Licences / ratingsATPL, Class 1 Flight Instructor
  • Aviation experienceClass I Flight Instructor, low-level surveillance pilot, medevac pilot, and First Officer at WestJet Airlines.
  • Current expertiseAirline flying, freelance instruction, and international operations.
  • Mentorship specialtyAirline flying, medevac flying, contract flying, and career planning.
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Patrick built his aviation career through persistence, training in Uganda and Canada, years of instruction, medevac work, surveillance flying, and airline operations. He is known for motivating young pilots and emphasizing safety, discipline, and professionalism.

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