On time. on spec. every flight.
AMO 61-26

About Us

At Compass Avionics, we understand the challenge of finding reliable, experienced avionics support in Yellowknife and across the North. Skilled technicians are hard to come by, and when your aircraft is on the ground, every minute matters. That’s where we come in.

We’re here to make avionics simple, dependable, on budget. With the right expertise and a commitment to precision, we solve problems quickly and keep you flying with confidence. Our mission is to ensure your success by delivering high-quality work — on spec, every time.

From routine maintenance to advanced installations or complex troubleshooting, Compass Avionics is ready for any mission and up for any challenge. When reliability matters most, you can count on us to provide the expertise and services that keep your operations moving forward.

Compass Avionics — On time, on spec, every flight.

Denis Ranque - Founder and PRM

For Denis Ranque, aviation is more than a profession; it is a lifelong pursuit of excellence. Denis’s journey began remarkably early when he assembled his first aircraft at just 14 years old. This natural mechanical brilliance set the tone for his career, leading him to graduate with high honors and praise for excellence from Mohawk College.

With over a decade of hands-on industry experience, Denis holds an exceptionally comprehensive set of qualifications. He is a Transport Canada licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1 & AME E), an FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, and a licensed Commercial Pilot (CPL). Because he is both a master technician and an experienced pilot, Denis understands aircraft systems from the inside out, recognizing exactly how crucial reliable avionics are when you are in the air.

After moving to Yellowknife three years ago, Denis quickly identified a significant logistical gap in avionics support across the Northwest Territories. Driven by his track record of tackling and excelling at complex challenges, he founded Compass Avionics. His goal is simple: to bridge that gap by providing operators in the NWT with the highest standard of technical expertise, ensuring every aircraft is safe, compliant, and ready for the demands of the North.

Our Projects

Explore our diverse avionics maintenance and repair projects.

Installations

Our troubleshooting services are focused on rapidly identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex avionics issues to restore optimal system performance and reliability. Using advanced diagnostic equipment and a systematic, data-driven approach, we isolate faults across integrated systems, minimizing guesswork and reducing aircraft downtime.

Whether addressing intermittent faults, system failures, or performance irregularities, our technicians combine deep technical expertise with practical experience to deliver precise and effective solutions. We ensure that all corrective actions meet strict industry standards and regulatory requirements, providing long-term reliability and confidence in your avionics systems under all operating conditions.

Servicing

Our servicing projects are centered on delivering comprehensive inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective support to ensure your avionics systems operate at peak performance, reliability, and safety. We follow rigorous industry standards and manufacturer guidelines to diagnose, test, calibrate, and optimize each component, minimizing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.

From routine system checks to complex troubleshooting and repairs, our team applies a meticulous, detail-oriented approach backed by advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise. We prioritize operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and long-term system integrity, giving our clients confidence that their aircraft systems are always mission-ready and performing to the highest standards.

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Compass Avionics provided exceptional service and expertise in our avionics installation project.

John D.

Highly skilled team! They resolved our troubleshooting issues quickly and efficiently.

Sarah L.