Pilots
Pilots
Combined Flight Hours
Certifications
Years with HeliNY
COMMITTED TO THE AIRCRAFT, FOCUSED ON YOU!
When it to comes to safety at HeliNY, our pilot training initiative exemplifies our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety. Our pilots bring extensive experience from military, flight instruction, logistics, and even rescue operations backgrounds when they join our team.
HeliNY’s pilots are an exceptional group of aviators, with over 30% proudly serving with us for more than seven years. They embody the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, bringing extensive training and experience to their assigned aircraft. Each pilot is meticulously prepared to operate safely and efficiently across diverse terrains, environments, and situations. Exceeding industry standards in every aspect, HeliNY pilots set the benchmark for skill, safety, and dedication.
Pilot Safety
When it to comes to safety at HeliNY, our pilot training initiative exemplifies our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety.
Our pilots bring extensive experience from military, flight instruction, logistics, and even rescue operations backgrounds when they join our team.
We entrust our highly skilled team with critical decisions regarding weather conditions, and operational considerations.
HeliNY regularly monitors the weather for conditions that may go below VFR minimums, ceasing operations when it is unsafe to fly.
Our pilots are required to fill out a Flight Risk Assessment before each flight.
Pilot Experience
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- All HeliNY pilots receive annual proficiency check rides.
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- Minimum 1,000 hours of rotorcraft helicopter time as a pilot in command.
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- Must have a commercial rotorcraft helicopter and instrument rating.
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- Previous experience in Part 135/Part 91 or corporate aircraft.
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- A valid 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certification.
Pilot Team
Oyvind Vataker (“OV”)
Clive Roberts
Jeffrey D. Mackenzie
Michael Holland
Leo Krautheim
Sawyer C. Mahan
Lars Andersen
Sebastien Pochari
Nicholas Veiga
David Linville
Jacob Kuehn
Olivia Tosi
Mario Adame
Tyler Worden
