Daryl Collins

Daryl Collins joined SCSI in 2024 as a Human Factors in Accident Investigation (HFAI) instructor. Daryl is an experienced accident investigator who has served as Investigator-in-Charge (IIC) of numerous accident investigations and has provided specialist support to numerous international investigations.

Prior to becoming an accident investigator, Daryl completed a 20-year career in the Canadian Forces as a Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter pilot and concluded his career as the Commanding Officer of one of Canada’s most demanding SAR Squadrons. During his time in the military, Daryl obtained his Masters of Aeronautical Science with a dual specialization in Human Factors and System Safety. Daryl was also responsible for creating the Canadian Air Force’s Human Performance in Military Aviation (HPMA) program, which replaced all previous human factors training for aircrew, maintenance, and air traffic control personnel. The HPMA program was later adopted as a model for countries belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Over the past 25 years, Daryl has developed and delivered human factors, safety, and accident investigation training internationally to thousands of aviation (military and civilian), medical, gas, electric, construction, and management personnel. Daryl has extensive experience in a Train-the-Trainer capacity and is a UK-accredited Crew Resource Management Instructor (CRM-I). Daryl specializes in turning human factors theory into practical skills that can be applied in an operational setting.

Daryl maintains a valid and current Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopters and instrument rating. Daryl has accumulated over 3500 flight hours.
Daryl currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario. When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him racing down mountains on his mountain bike.