Nick, founder and CEO of Heli Aviation was born in Germany. He graduated the University of Applied Science and became a Certified & State approved Economist. At the age of 16, he founded the company Herle Funkservice GmbH, which was specialized in mobile radio services for companies, airports, aircraft and public authorities. He strived and succeeded in making professional radio communication affordable for most people and financially weak firms.

Nick received his Pilot Certificate at the age of 17 and treasured most of his flying experience in Germany. Upon completion of his training, he achieved the EASA ratings to fly Robinson R44, Eurocopter (Airbus) EC120 and Bell 206 Long Ranger. In 2011, he moved to the U.S. to continue his flight training and started Heli Aviation. Currently, he holds an EASA and Instrument rated FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, as well as an FAA Flight Instructor rating and flies and provides training in Bell 206 Long Ranger, MD500, MD600, Robinson R22/44/66, and Agusta A109.

Mike was born and raised in Austria. With over 30 years flying experience of which he worked 12 years as an EMS Pilot and owned/operated his own Flight School, Mike is a great resource for Heli Aviation. In 2015, he was promoted to Chief Pilot (133) and Chief Supervisor (137) responsible for managing all operations and contract bid development. In 2017, he added Director of Safety to his role of Chief Pilot, responsible for the administrative oversight of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) program.

In June, 2016 Dan accepted the Role of Director of Maintenance, overseeing and controlling Rotorcraft Maintenance for Heli Aviation. His aviation career spans more than 25 years maintaining airplanes and mainly helicopter for large operators such as PHI, Inc. and Metro Aviation, Inc. His primary focus includes overseeing 135 compliance and operations, ensuring fast return of service of all aircraft, without sacrificing the quality and consistency of maintenance.

Katie Freeman was born and raised in the mountainous state of Colorado where she found her passion for aviation. She began her flying career in 2013 and now holds a certified flight instructor certificate with instrument rating, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Sciences. Upon completion of her training, Katie was hired as a flight instructor and commercial pilot and flies and instructs in Robinson R22, R44, H300, MD500C/D and Bell 206L-Series aircraft.

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Manny was born and raised in Austria. As the European Program Manager, Manny works with our European students and has trained over 80 pilots who fly for major companies all over the world. Upon completion of his training, Manny was hired as a Certified Flight Instructor and later promoted to the European Program manager position. He handles everything from student housing to student support, prior to their training start in the U.S.

Summer was born and raised in Alabama and moved to Florida in 2017. She worked as a Title processor, and brings extensive front desk experience. She joined Heli Aviation in 2018 as the Administrative Assistant. Her main responsibility is taking and maintaining reservations, customer relations and assisting the CEO in day-to-day tasks.

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