Firkus Aircraft

It is with great sadness that we share that Gordon Firkus has passed away at the age of 84.

A staple at the Chilliwack Airport and the in the aviation industry for many years, you could often find him in the shop, in the air, or at the Chilliwack Flying Club with many of his friends.

Growing up, while showing talent in the arts, Gord pursued a love of aviation through obtaining his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license through Pacific Vocational Institute (now BCIT). Shortly thereafter, his entrepreneurial drive led him to partner with Jim Evans and open Kent Aviation where Gord was both a mechanic and commercial pilot. Gord's passion for fixing aircraft led him to founding Firkus Aircraft Servicing at Chilliwack Airport after they sold Kent Aviation not many years later. As the anchor shop at the airport, Gord was the go-to person for all things mechanical. After successfully leading the business for over 40 years, Gord retired in 2007 and passed the torch on to his oldest son, Ray, who continues the legacy of Firkus Aircraft in Chilliwack.

A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday January 24, 2026, at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack. A reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Parkinsons Society or the Cancer Society.

UPDATE: We have our phones back! Thanks for your patience!

UPDATE: phones are still down, however we do have access to the internet. Phones are expected to be up by end of day tomorrow! We will update here when everything is back fully.

Please note that an oversized vehicle has hit our landline and internet cable to the building and we cannot communicate with you via email or landline currently.

If you need to get a hold of us, please call Ray on his cell, or for parts, Steve at 778-689-5833.

We will update this post once the line has been replaced!

Thanks for your patience!

Sunsets on the ramp have been stunning lately 😍

Our office phone line is currently down. Please contact us via the following:

Parts: 778-689-5833
Maintenance and other inquiries: [email protected]
Emergencies/urgent matters please call Ray on his cell.

Thanks for your patience!