Brian Kinniburgh - Owner/Ag-Pilot

The Kinniburgh families association with aerial application dates back to 1952. Brian's father Scott, and Uncles Jack, and Ring, established Kinniburgh Spray Service, an aerial crop spraying company located on the family farm at Purple Springs Alberta.

Brian began working for the company at age 12 as a mixer/loader, and achieved his private pilot license at 17.

He earned his Commercial license in 1976 and began his career as an aerial applicator that year.

Brian is the Past President of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association and the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association.

He received the CAAA Award of Excellence in 1996. The award recognizes an individuals contribution to the betterment of agricultural aviation in Canada.


Shari Kinniburgh - Owner/Office Manager

Prior to taking over as office manager of F.C.A. in 1997, Shari was a dental assistant for 19 years. She was known for putting nervous patients at ease with her friendly and sincere demeanor.

Shari is the heart and soul of this company. Her eternal optimism and warm personality keeps both our customers and staff in high spirits.

Shari is a past president of the Women of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.

In our off-season, Shari enjoys bowling and volunteering at the Drumheller Sunshine Lodge.


Mark Kinniburgh - Operations Manager/Ag-Pilot

Mark began working for his grandfather at the age of 12 mixing/loading airplanes.

Today, he is responsible for the day to day operations at F.C.A., as well as flying our Cessna Ag-Truck.

Mark graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997.

In 1998, he earned his Private Pilot's License. He has since earned his Commercial, and Multi-Instrument Rating. Mark's hobbies include weight training, and playing guitar.

He is President of the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association.


Dave Dedul - Ground Crew

The 2010 season will be Dave's third with F.C.A.

He is an avid pilot and highly skilled mechanic who keeps our ground equipment running smoothly.

Dave’s reliability and attention to detail have proven invaluable assets to our operation.


Jennifer Spence - Receptionist

Jen began working for her grandfather, Scott, at age 14 mixing/loading spray planes.

She graduated from Lethbridge Community College as an Information Specialist in May 1997.

Jen immediately put her skills to work for F.C.A. She has since moved to Bonnyville, Alberta, with husband James and sons, Ethan and Evan, and still plays an important role in our business throughout the summer season.

Jen started her training for her Private Pilot's License a couple of years ago, and hopes to complete this project in the not too distant future.

She is the past President of the Women of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.

Her hobbies include photography, and scrap booking in her spare time.


Ethan David - 4th Generation Ag-Pilot??

Ethan was born on the 5th day of the 5th month, of 2005.

In addition to being smart as a whip and full of energy, Ethan is also an artistic virtuoso. He loves to paint, draw, and color anything he can get his hands on; and at only the age of five, is brilliant at it. Ethan is also into books, nature, music, and of course, airplanes. His special talent, though, is convincing his Uncle Mark to play 'airplane' as much and as often as he'd like during his visits to Drumheller. It takes Uncle about a full week of recovery every time Ethan leaves.

Mark's just happy he has an interest in airplanes....he's hoping this secures a loader for him in about ten year's time!



Evan Alexander - also 4th Generation Ag-Pilot??

Evan was born February 27, 2008.

Evan is the polar opposite of his sensitive big brother Ethan. He's a rough and tough little man who is into trucks, diggers, balls, and anything that goes boom or bang! His voice is deep and his laughter infectious. This toddler knows no fear. Though his brother Ethan has his hands full defending himself against Evan's swat to the head, they are truly the best of buds and we hope the trend continues as they grow.

Uncle Mark is happy to report that Evan has also taken an interest in airplanes like Ethan has....after all, two loaders are always better than one!

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