About AFS.Institute

Advanced Flight Skills Institute

High‑end aviation maintenance & safety consultancy

AFS.Institute is led by Michael Peter Tomko, a Transport Canada‑licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M2) and retired aviation consultant with four decades of hands‑on experience in airworthiness, maintenance operations and technical leadership.

The institute offers focused, senior‑level support on airworthiness, maintenance and safety issues — combining regulatory knowledge, manufacturer guidance and real‑world airline operations experience.

TC AME Licence: M2‑347287
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Email: mtomko@shaw.ca

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Managing Director

Michael Peter Tomko

Managing Director – Advanced Flight Skills Institute

Licence: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), Transport Canada M2 347287
Endorsements: Airbus & Boeing type endorsements
Roles held: PRM & PRT designations, Transport Canada
Experience: 40+ years in commercial aviation

Core Services

AFS.Institute offers focused, senior‑level support on airworthiness, maintenance and safety issues. The emphasis is on clear, practical advice that integrates regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance and real‑world airline operations.

Airworthiness & Maintenance Consulting

Strategic and technical advice to airlines, lessors, maintenance organisations and advisors on complex airworthiness questions.

Interpretation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) & Service Bulletins (SBs).
Maintenance‑control systems and technical records review.
Aircraft inspection, delivery and redelivery support.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Guidance on compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, EASA/CAA(Europe) and related standards from the perspective of an experienced PRM and PRT.

Support on PRM/PRT responsibilities and oversight structures.
Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and refinement.
Interfaces with regulators and authorities on technical issues.

Technical Due Diligence & Transactions

Technical input for sales, leasing, restructuring and recovery scenarios where aircraft value and airworthiness are critical.

Pre‑ and post‑transaction inspections and documentation review.
Repossession, maintenance and redelivery planning.
Support for bankruptcy and restructuring processes.

Accident, Incident & Forensic Support

Structured technical assistance for investigations, underwriting and legal teams dealing with aircraft damage or major occurrences.

Maintenance history and records analysis.
Technical input on CVR/FDR use and documentation.
Support for aviation underwriters and legal counsel.

Training, Curriculum & Program Design

Development and review of aerospace training programs based on hands‑on experience as a Transport Canada‑designated PRT.

Aerospace program and curriculum design (AME & flight).
Quality systems, ISO‑based processes and auditing practices.
Front‑line leadership and safety training frameworks.

IT, Data & Maintenance Systems

Bridging technical operations and IT to support robust maintenance and engineering systems.

Maintenance‑IT interfaces and data integrity for engineering departments.
Maintenance‑control and defect‑tracking systems.
Support for digital records, documentation and reporting.

Experience at a Glance

Over a 40‑year career in commercial aviation, Michael has held airworthiness certification authority and senior responsibilities across a range of technical and leadership roles:

Vice President of Engineering & Maintenance – Harmony Airways Inc., holding Transport Canada PRM designation for a Boeing 757 fleet.
Associate Dean – Aerospace Programs and Campus Manager – BCIT, Vancouver International Airport Campus, with Transport Canada PRT designation.
Founder and Managing Director of Advanced Flight Skills Institute, providing consulting on airline sales/leasing, aircraft recovery, maintenance systems and legal support on airworthiness matters.
Senior roles at Canadian Airlines International Ltd. (and predecessor Wardair), including Crew Chief, Base Manager, Maintenance Auditor/Supervisor, ISO 9000 Auditor and IT Manager of Engineering.
Maintenance audit work for major international MROs including British Airways Maintenance (Cardiff), Monarch Aviation (London) and Swissair (Zurich).
Participation in the Thai Airways International Flight 311 investigation (Airbus A310 accident), focusing on maintenance records and CVR use and dissemination.

Contact

To discuss a specific project, case or requirement, please reach out by email in the first instance. Brief details of your organisation and the nature of the work will help ensure an efficient response.

Email: mtomko@shaw.ca
Website: https://AFS.Institute