Dave Bourdages

Dave Bourdages is an experienced executive with a strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams in the airline industry, specializing in In-Flight Services, Customer Experience, Catering, Commissary, and Environmental projects.

He has managed a large workforce of over 2,100 employees and played a vital role in the successful integration of the Airbus A321 Family aircraft into service.

Dave is a qualified A330 & A321 Captain with extensive senior management experience in safety, security, and quality assurance.

He values the contribution of all stakeholders, including engaged employees, business partners, and satisfied customers, in ensuring organizational success.

His educational background includes studies at EMBA McGill HEC Montréal and Cégep de Chicoutimi.

Dave Bourdages has held various key positions at Air Transat, including Vice President In-Flight Services and Customer Experience, Captain for Airbus 330/321/310, Vice President In-Flight Service and Commissary, Senior Director of Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance, and Director of Corporate Quality Assurance. Prior to Air Transat, he served in roles such as Flight Safety Officer, Manager Standards and Quality, First Officer for Airbus 310/330 at Air Transat, Captain for Learjet 45/60, First Officer for Learjet 45/60, First Officer for Dash-8 at Bombardier, and Instructor for CRJ (CL-65) at Bombardier.