Who we are
Expert Training for Aircraft Maintenance Professionals
At Nexus Aviation, we are dedicated to providing expert, reliable training for aircraft maintenance professionals, with a specialized focus on the Airbus AS350 series. We believe that quality maintenance begins with superior training, and our mission is to equip engineers with the skills and confidence they need to excel.
Our Approach
Our commitment to excellence is embodied by our founder, Ian Grover. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and an engaging, accessible teaching style, Ian develops and delivers courses that are both exceptionally thorough and easy to understand. We bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and practical, real-world application, ensuring every participant leaves our courses more capable and knowledgeable.
Our Reach
Based in the beautiful surroundings of Smithers, British Columbia, our roots are in Western Canada. However, our Transport Canada Approved training courses are fully mobile. We are equipped and available to deliver our expert instruction to your team at your facility, anywhere across Canada or around the globe.
Land Acknowledgment
Nexus Aviation acknowledges that our head office and operations are based on the unceded territory of the Witsuwit'en First Nation, whose land we are privileged to live, work, and call home.
The Nexus Team
At Nexus Aviation we share a commitment to excellence in educational training and work. We are Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) professionals with significant personal experience in the industry.
Ian Grover, AME
Nexus Aviation Owner, Founder and Director of Training
With over two decades of hands-on experience, Ian is a seasoned Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and the founder of Nexus Aviation. His career in aviation began after graduating from Canadore College in 2002, starting with structural repairs, overhauls, and maintenance on Bell Helicopters 206, 205, 212, & 412 at Uscan Aviation, in Alliston Ont.
To gain critical field experience, Ian moved to Whitehorse, YT to complete his apprenticeship with Trans North, earning his AME license in September 2004. Over the next several years, he expanded his expertise and gained endorsements on the Bell 206, AS350, and Bell 205.
Ian's career is marked by a deep specialization in the AS350 series, honed through positions at Gemini Helicopters, VIH Helicopters, and a return to Trans North, where he worked extensively on the FX2,SD2, B2, and B3 models. In 2012, he broadened his experience with Bell mediums at Wildcat Helicopters, earning his Bell 212 endorsement.
In 2014, Ian and his family settled in Smithers, BC, where he joined Silver King Helicopters. During his nine-year tenure, he played a key role in the company’s growth and the integration of the AS350B3 into their fleet. He culminated his time there by serving as the Director of Maintenance for over four years before taking the next step in his career: founding Nexus Aviation.
Today, Ian brings his passion for helicopters, incredible expertise, and knowledgeable approach to Nexus Aviation, where he is dedicated to sharing technical knowledge and helping others improve their skills.