CERTIFICATES:

Journeyman/PLT:transmission - distribution - underground (apprenticeship completed 1978)
• Safety Management Systems Certification
• 1999 Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swiftwater Rescue (The highest International award honoring those who are dedicated to Swiftwater flood rescue and training).
• Commercial Helicopter Pilot
• Canadian National Parks Mountain Rescue Pilot Certificate
• Helicopter Instructor
• 1st Class Medical (No limitations)
• P.P.C. 2008
• O.A.S. Certified 1664
• Restricted Radio Telephone Permit
• Management Skills for Supervisors
• Ham Radio Operator
• Maritime Survival

FLIGHT TIME EXPERIENCE:

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Lama SA 315B/Gazelle 120 - 250 hours
• Bell 47 - 100 Hours
• Hughes 300 - 347 Hours
• Hughes 500 D - 523 Hours
• Bell 206 B & LI - 6400 Hours
• Bell 204 B - 133 Hours
• AS 350 B/BA - 4700 Hours
• Total Time 13,000 Hours (accident free)

FLIGHT TIME LOCATIONS:

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23 years based in British Columbia, serving BC, Alberta and  the Arctic
• 3 years based in Alaska
• 1 year experience flying offshore
• 1 year based in Southern California
• Total of 28 years experience

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

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Presently the Chief pilot for Dam Helicopters Inc.
• Director - Kootenay Heli-Rescue Society
• Power Line Transmission Construction, 150" Longline, Pulling Sock, Hanging Glass, Hanging Arms and Patrol
• Base Manager (Nelson)for Kokanee Helicopters (4 Years)
• Base Manager (Nelson)for Canadian Helicopters Western (14 years)
• Base Manager,Alaska Helicopters (3 years including Ops Base Manager Kodiak)
• Certified Canadian National Parks Mountain Rescue Pilot
• Firefighting; Canada and Alaska with rappel and hover exits (Rappell Instructor)
• Offshore Landing/Takeoffs on Moving Platforms
• Cariboo, Elk and Bear Collaring and Recovery