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:
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:
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:
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














