Experience

Hillsboro Aviation

• United States

• Aquisition, Fleet Management, Sales

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Acquiring for company fleet. Management for our aircraft or yours. Sales. We can get you an excellent deal on the aircraft you need. We provide parts and additional support for your fleet. Acquiring for company fleet. Management for our aircraft or yours. Sales. We can get you an excellent deal on the aircraft you need. We provide parts and additional support for your fleet.



Kiwi Air | Hells Canyon Helicopters

• Clarkston, Washington, United States

• Director Of Operations, Chief Pilot and Mechanic

  • May 2015 - Present

  Mechanic: - Part 135 A&P line mechanic, responsible for maintaining and keeping six aircraft in service. - Maintain part 135 flight and maintenance records. - Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards prescribed by applicable Regulations, Airworthiness Directives and Standard Practice. - Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and associated components. - Apply expertise to solve problems by interpreting aircraft Technical Manuals. - Service and lubricate aircraft components and subsystems. - Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections. - Perform maintenance operation checks and diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required. - Assists with aircraft technical support, maintenance, planning of daily tasks, short and long term planning of all hangar level maintenance activity within the assigned program. - Meet or exceed all job/work order deadlines. Chief Pilot – Direct of Operations: - In charge of all operations. - Lead/coordinate strategy development for the programs to solidify or grow the company’s position and market share. - Participations in bids and closing of government contracts. - Monitor program profitability and performance versus plan. - Identify risks to performance and pro-actively work with other departments to mitigate risks and maximize performance. - All aspects of Flight Safety – Pilots, flights, aircraft, training, etc. - Oversee employee pilots – currency, training, insurance, pre and post flight reviews. - Establish, organize, and track training for all employees and contract pilots. - Oversee maintenance on all aircraft and assure the fleet is safe, airworthy and mission ready at all times. - Aircraft acquisition and sale for company fleet changes. - Oversee all aspects of aviation insurance – aircraft, hangar, pilots, liability. Show less



Patrol Helicopters

• United States

• Helicopter Pilot and Mechanic Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

  - Specialized in powerline construction and MD 500 maintenance. - Did troubleshooting, repairs, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. - Reported to Director of Operations/Owner. - Supervision of flight crew personnel in compliance with the FARs. - Coordinated and disseminated information to crewmembers pertaining to routes, airports, NOTAMS, NAVAIDS, company policies, and regulations. - Ensures aircraft are properly equipped for scheduled flight operations. - Ensures aircraft contain current versions of the Operations Manuals and other required documents as necessary. - Develops and maintains pilot training documents and annual flight/ground instruction program. Show less



Quicksilver Air

• United States

• Helicopter Pilot and Mechanic Assistant

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2015

  - Piloted demanding missions across Alaska and the lower 48 states. - Assisted with MD and Robinson helicopter maintenance. - Wildlife capture pilot/mechanic assistant. - Government contracting negotiations and technical bidding of public contracts. - Wildlife Conservation Specialist. - Piloted demanding missions across Alaska and the lower 48 states. - Assisted with MD and Robinson helicopter maintenance. - Wildlife capture pilot/mechanic assistant. - Government contracting negotiations and technical bidding of public contracts. - Wildlife Conservation Specialist.



Maui Scape Helicopters

• Maui County, Hawaii, United States

• Part Owner – Pilot and Mechanic Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - Mar 2010

  - In charge of all day to day operations. - Lead/coordinate strategy development for the programs, to solidify or grow the company’s position and market share. - Assisted the Director of Maintenance with all aspects of aircraft maintenance. - Wrote responses and was awarded bids, securing various utility contracts. - Obtained and managed all air tour agency contracts and tour agency relations. - Pilot in Command as part 135/133 line pilot on MD 500D, AS-350 and Robinson R-44. - Successfully completed all aspects of Flight Safety – Pilots, flights, aircraft, training, etc. - Oversee employee pilots – currency, training, insurance, pre and post flight reviews, etc. - Oversee maintenance on all aircraft and assured the fleet is safe, airworthy and mission ready at all times. - Aircraft acquisition and sale for company fleet changes. - Oversee all aspects of aviation insurance – aircraft, hangar, pilots, liability, etc. - Hangar maintenance and housekeeping standards for all hanger space and equipment. Show less