From air traffic control, to a nice hot cup of coffee, there’s a smiling person who’s committed to their job behind every detail of your travel in and out of Deer Lake Regional Airport.
As a way of recognizing the amazing work that everyone on our team does each and every day, we’d like to introduce you to a few of them.
If you see these folks during your travels be sure to say hello!
From ensuring a safe runway, to air traffic control, to a nice hot cup of coffee, there’s a smiling person who’s committed to their job behind every detail of your travel in and out of Deer Lake Regional Airport.
As a way of recognizing the amazing work that everyone on our team does each and every day, we’d like to introduce you to a few of them.
If you see these folks during your travels be sure to say hello!
From ensuring a safe runway, to air traffic control, to a nice hot cup of coffee, there’s a smiling person who’s committed to their job behind every detail of your travel in and out of Deer Lake Regional Airport.
As a way of recognizing the amazing work that everyone on our team does each and every day, we’d like to introduce you to a few of them.
If you see these folks during your travels be sure to say hello!
our partners, our admin staff is at the heart of our operations
you're passing through the terminal, be sure to say hello!
Director
Infrastructure &
Planning
WORKING AT YDF
play a role in providing
such a critical piece of the
infrastructure to the
communities we serve."
Director,
Corporate Services
WORKING AT YDF
organization that is a
gateway to the beautiful
Western NL region."
Administrative
Clerks
And each of them has their own reason to love their job at YDF.
Airport Technician
3 years with YDF
HIS JOB AT YDF
in distress reinforces the
value of the training I have
received since being
employed at YDF. Its
importance in preparing me
for critical incidents cannot
be overstated. I will be
forever grateful for my
employment at YDF."
ARFF / Technician
16 years with YDF
HIS JOB AT YDF
of the day-to-day
operations, and take
pride in helping YDF
to be a leading and
successful Airport"
ARFF / Technician
5+ years with YDF
HIS JOB AT YDF
is the challenges and
getting to be part of the
growth and development
of YDF."
Manager
Safety & Security
1 year with YDF
HIS JOB AT YDF
of the talented people
here, and contributing to
the overall growth and
success of YDF"
Winter Operator
13+ years with YDF
HIS JOB AT YDF
dedicated team thriving
to keep the airport safe
and prosperous."
Whether you’re flying Air Canada or PAL Airlines, the friendly airline staff at Deer Lake Regional Airport are here to help your trip go smoothly.
Meet Krista & Heather, just two of the smiling faces you’ll find behind the counter when you check in for your flight.
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
WHY KRISTA LOVES
WORKING AT YDF
WHY KRISTA LOVES
WORKING AT YDF
“Meeting so many
different passengers
over the years and
helping them get to
their destination.”
“Meeting so many
different passengers
over the years and
helping them get to
their destination.”
HEATHER
PAL Airlines
Station Supervisor
17 Years at YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
“The sense of
community.”
“The sense of
community.”
When you land at Deer Lake, your adventure is only getting started. After you’ve collected your bags, it’s time to hit the road!
These are the folks who’ll give you a ride home to your family, take you to the heart of Gros Morne National Park, or set you up with rented wheels so you can explore Western Newfoundland. And they’re all excited to be a part of your journey with us.
DAWN
AVIS & BUDGET
CAR RENTAL
Agency Operator
27 Years at YDF
DAWN
AVIS & BUDGET
CAR RENTAL
Agency Operator
27 Years at YDF
WHY DAWN LOVES
WORKING AT YDF
WHY DAWN LOVES
WORKING AT YDF
“I enjoy meeting and
chatting with different
people every day.
Everyone’s got a
different story.”
“I enjoy meeting and
chatting with different
people every day.
Everyone’s got a
different story.”
Ride In Style
Luxury Ground Transportation
GERALD
Ride In Style
Luxury Ground Transportation
Holiday Inn Express
Airport Shuttle
MIRANDA
Holiday Inn Express
Airport Shuttle
Enterprise
Car Rentals
ASHLEY
Enterprise
Car Rental
Star Taxi
Corner Brook
PAUL
Star Taxi
Corner Brook
Gros Morne
Transportation & Tours
TARA & JASON
Gros Morne
Transportation & Tours
CAMERON
ALLIED AVIATION SERVICES
Station Manager
8.5 Years at YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
CAMERON’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING AT YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
“Getting to service the many different Aircraft that come to YDF especially the RCAF.”
“The sense of
community.”
CYNTHIA
COMMISSIONARES NL
Head of ID SERVICES
3 Years at YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
WHY CYNTHIA LOVES
WORKING AT YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
“We have formed a work family where everyone works together so we all thrive in our positions. I don’t feel like I”m coming to a job, I’m coming to help my family succeed.”
“The sense of
community.”
From a pre-flight steaming cup of tea to a spotless arrivals area, there are countless details that go into a pleasant travel experience. And they don’t just happen on their own!
Meet Jeremiah and Lera, just two of the people behind the details at Deer Lake Regional Airport
JEREMIAH
G&M
ENTERPRISES
Supervisor
4 months
with YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
WHY JEREMIAH LOVES WORKING AT YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
“Seeing the passenger’s perfect moments of bringing them together and being part of that special day as we work with a great team at YDF.”
“The sense of
community.”
LERA
ROBIN’S
DONUTS
Food Counter
Attendant
2 Years
with YDF
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
LERA’S FAVOURITE PART OF WORKING
AT YDF
HEATHER’S
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
“It has allowed me to feel home. As a newbie here in Canada, it gives me an opportunity to meet new people, interact with people from different countries.”
“The sense of
community.”
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Deer Lake Regional Airport are here to help your trip go smoothly.
the counter when you check in for your flight
Air Canada
CAS/Senior Lead
18 Years at YDF
WORKING AT YDF
different passengers
over the years and
helping them get to
their destination."
PAL Airlines
Station Supervisor
17 Years at YDF
FAVOURITE PART
OF WORKING
AT YDF
community."
After you've collected your bags, it's time to hit the road.
Gros Morne National Park, or set you up with rented wheels so you can explore
Western Newfoundland. And they’re all excited to be a part of your journey with us.
AVIS & BUDGET
CAR RENTAL
Agency Operator
27 Years at YDF
WORKING AT YDF
chatting with different
people every day.
Everyone's got a
different story."
Ride In Style
Luxury Ground Transportation
Holiday Inn Express
Airport Shuttle
Enterprise
Car Rentals
Star Taxi
Corner Brook
Gros Morne
Transportation & Tours
their job behind every detail of your travel in and out of Deer Lake Regional Airport
airport running smoothly. If you see them during your travels, be sure to say hello.
ALLIED AVIATION SERVICES
Station Manager
8.5 Years at YDF
FAVOURITE PART OF
WORKING AT YDF
many different Aircraft
that come to YDF
especially the RCAF."
COMMISSIONARES NL
Head of ID SERVICES
3 Years at YDF
WORKING AT YDF
family where everyone
works together so we all
thrive in our positions. I
don't feel like I'm
coming to a job, I'm
coming to help my
family succeed."
countless details that go into a pleasant travel experience. And they don't just happen
on their own!
details at Deer Lake Regional Airport.
G&M
ENTERPRISES
Supervisor
4 months
with YDF
WORKING AT YDF
perfect moments of
bringing them together
and being part of that
special day as we work
with agreat team
at YDF."
ROBIN'S
DONUTS
Food Counter
Attendant
2 Years
with YDF
PART OF WORKING
AT YDF
home. As a newbie here in
Canada, it gives me an
opportunity to meet new
people, interact with
people from different
countries."
Commissionaires NL
Security Guard
3.5 years with YDF
WORKING AT YDF
atmosphere and teamwork
between each tenant and
management."
Menzies Aviation
Shift Coordinator / Fueler
20 years with YDF
WORKS AT YDF
boys and support my
family all while working at
home in Newfoundland."