The people accountable for your aircraft, your guests, and every experience in between.

Aviation at this level demands more than capability.
It demands leadership you can trust, in every decision, every detail, and every moment of the journey.

Stewardship
that matters

When you fly with us, you are trusting us with your time, your experience, and the people on board.

When you place an aircraft under our management, you are entrusting us with a high-value asset and the responsibility that comes with it.

We approach both with the same level of precision, accountability, and attention to every detail of the experience

Take Flight Group is led by a senior leadership team with decades of experience across flight operations, maintenance, finance, and executive leadership, ensuring your experience is managed with precision, consistency, and trust.

Every decision is made with your safety, your experience, and your long-term trust in mind.

The leadership team

Meet the Team Responsible for Your Aircraft and Your Guests

Every flight. Every asset. Every decision — guided by the people below.

Vik Saini — President

Vik Saini is the President and CEO of Air Partners and its parent company, Take Flight Group. Known for his vision, integrity, and relentless focus on the customer experience, Vik leads a team of aviation professionals dedicated to redefining excellence in private aviation. Under his leadership, the organization has achieved significant growth, strengthened its culture, and earned recognition as Canada’s only jet operator with four independent safety accreditations.

Vik’s aviation journey began at WestJet Airlines, where he played a pivotal role in shaping inflight service standards and training programs during a transformative period for the airline. His commitment to service excellence was recognized with both the City of Calgary’s White Hat Award and WestJet’s prestigious President’s Award.

A graduate of the Ivey Business School MBA program, Vik brings a strategic, people-first approach to leadership – balancing innovation, performance, and safety with an unwavering commitment to clients and community. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Aviation Faculty at Mount Royal University, is a member of UNICEF Canada’s Patron’s Council, and volunteers on the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Candy Cane Gala Committee.

Dallas Schlamp - Vice President of Operations

Dallas Schlamp brings more than two decades of aviation experience and a steadfast commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence. Since joining the organization in 2012, Dallas has advanced through a series of leadership roles – including Training Captain, Training Manager, Assistant Chief Pilot, Chief Pilot, and Director of Flight Operations – before assuming his current position as Vice President of Operations.

In his role, Dallas oversees flight operations across the fleet, leading a talented team of pilots and operational professionals dedicated to delivering seamless, world-class experiences for Air Partners’ clients. A highly accomplished aviator, Dallas is actively endorsed to fly both the Falcon 2000 and Hawker 800XP, bringing firsthand perspective to the operational standards he upholds.

With his deep technical expertise and calm, collaborative leadership style, Dallas continues to play a key role in shaping Air Partners’ reputation for precision, performance, and trust.

Wade Brummet - Vice President of Maintenance

As Vice President of Finance, Gene Rodman provides the strategic financial leadership that underpins Air Partners’ growth and stability. With more than two decades of experience in accounting, finance, and aviation, Gene brings both technical precision and a collaborative leadership style to his role overseeing all aspects of treasury, payroll, and financial reporting.

Gene joined Air Partners in 2008, following an extensive career at WestJet Airlines, where he advanced through roles in operations accounting, compliance, and business analysis during the company’s most transformative years. His deep understanding of aviation finance and disciplined approach to performance have made him an integral part of Air Partners’ success and expansion.

A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) and graduate of the University of Calgary’s Bachelor of Commerce program, Gene continues to exemplify excellence and accountability in every facet of financial stewardship at Air Partners.

Gene Rodman - Vice President of Finance

As Vice President of Maintenance, Wade Brummet brings decades of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical operations, and quality assurance to Air Partners. Since joining the company in 2013, Wade has led a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for all maintenance activities with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and trust.

Wade’s career includes leadership roles with major Canadian aviation organizations such as Air Canada Jazz – where he oversaw a fleet of 86 aircraft across six maintenance bases during the merger of multiple regional carriers – and Sunwest Aviation, where he served as Quality Manager and Crew Chief. His broad technical expertise and calm, results-driven leadership have earned him the trust of colleagues and clients alike.

Wade continues to uphold Air Partners’ commitment to precision, reliability, and operational excellence across every aircraft in the fleet.

Vik Saini — President

Vik Saini, CEO of Take Flight Group, has grown the company by 426% in revenue and 650% in fleet size, flying 34,000+ guests annually to over 36 countries. Under his leadership, the company became Canada’s only jet operator with four safety accreditations. Previously, Vik worked at WestJet, earning awards for customer service excellence while leading inflight training for 1,200+ flight attendants annually.

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Dallas Schlamp - Vice President of Operations

Dallas Schlamp, brings over 20 years of aviation experience, ensuring exceptional service and safety. He has advanced through roles including pilot, training captain, and chief pilot, with expertise in charters and air ambulance operations. Dallas leads a dedicated team focused on delivering legendary guest experiences with the highest safety standards.

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Wade Brummet - Vice President of Maintenance

Wade Brummet, brings decades of charter aviation experience, overseeing maintenance, aircraft sales, acquisitions, and billing with precision and expertise. He has managed large fleets, including during the Air Canada Jazz merger, and led the entry into service of private aircraft like Learjets and Bombardiers, ensuring exceptional results and industry trust.

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Gene Rodman - Vice President of Finance

Gene Rodman ensures fiscal strength by overseeing treasury, payroll, and reporting. With over two decades in aviation, including key roles at WestJet, he’s known for his excellence in financial management and fostering a positive team culture. Gene also serves his community as Executive Treasurer for the World Airline Road Race.

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Leadership Value

Built on decades of proven aviation excellence

Our leadership team brings together expertise across operations, maintenance, finance, and executive leadership, ensuring every aspect of your experience is managed with precision, consistency, and trust.

100+ years combined

Leadership experience in aviation operations and management

4 safety accreditations

Canada’s only jet operator with this distinction

20+ years of operational experience

Flown safely across dozens of countries every year

Governance

A culture built on accountability

Safety and governance are not policies — they define how every flight is operated, managed, and experienced.

At Take Flight Group, leadership holds active accountability across flight operations, maintenance, airworthiness, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

From operational decisions to financial oversight, every detail is managed with precision, transparency, and long-term responsibility to those we serve.

Recognized by the Industry We Serve

Canada’s only jet operator with four independent safety accreditations, achieved through disciplined processes and a consistent commitment to excellence.

Our memberships and certifications reflect standards that go beyond compliance, reinforcing trust at every level of the operation.