Heather Hills is currently a pilot at Air Canada and previously flew as a captain on the Q400 with Porter Airlines. She has built a career defined by operational excellence and mentorship in a field where women represent less than ten percent of pilots globally. Alongside her flying career, she contributes to aviation education and workforce development as the commercial flight operations program coordinator at Conestoga College. She is passionate about improving access to aviation training and supporting the next generation of pilots through innovative, human-centered learning. Heather also serves as vice president of Canadian Women in Aviation (CWIA), leading national initiatives to support women entering and advancing within the industry.Â