ABOUT
Starting as a single pilot 135 in 1986, New Air Helicopters has proven itself over the last 20 years as a reliable and safe operation. With government customers such as the United States Forest Service, Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Division of Wildlife, we have been able to streamline our process to be cost efficient without sacrificing safety. Our private sector clients have forced us to be innovative and have challenged us to give more precise training and focus on preparedness.
As of 2009, we are operating under new management. With this change, sparked a newness in our commitment to provide reliable, safe, innovative helicopter operations.
Owners, Vaughn and Jean Carlston
The Carlstons have been business entrepreneurs for over 20 years in the Salt Lake Valley and are aviation enthusiasts. Vaughn built his first helicopter over 10 years ago. Purchasing New Air became a way for the Carlstons to combine their business savvy with their passion for helicopters. They have proven their knowledge, commitment and business expertise. Anyone who has worked with them or for them in the past 20 years can agree that they are determined, fair, hard working and have an immense amount of integrity.
Director of Operations, Greg Harral
Greg built most of his flight time flying utility work season after season in Alaska. Since coming back to the lower 48 about 10 years ago, Greg has been with New Air. He started as a line pilot fighting fires and flying game classifications. Over time, Greg moved in the Chief Pilot position and has since taken over the role of Director of Operations. Greg has an incredible talent when it comes to flying a line. He has set loads down in very difficult spots with incredible precision and without hesitation. His resume includes heli skiing, drill sets, aerial ignition, tours, aerial photography, search and rescue, game classification, fire fighting as well as aerial seeding.
Chief Pilot, Rogan Parker
Rogan started to fly at age 18 and has enjoyed every minute since! He learned to fly in the mountains of Utah and always dreamed of being a utility pilot. The first few years of his career as a helicopter pilot took him to the Gulf of Mexico where he was trained in a handful of different helicopters along with the challenge of flying in adverse weather conditions. Later he would end up in Alaska where he did everything from setting drills to darting polar bears. He joined New Air as a line pilot flying game classifications in Colorado. He moved into the Chief Pilot position here at New Air and is also the Chief Supervisor of our FAR Part 137 certificate. His resume includes off shore oil support, twin engine helicopter experience, tours, aerial photography, fire fighting, game classification, predator management, search and rescue and aerial seeding. Rogan is also APHIS and ACETA carded.
Director of Maintenance, Tom Edison
Tom has been a part of the helicopter industry since the late 1970's. He is a trouble shooting expert with the ability to get the job done under the most difficult circumstances. Tom has worked all over the US and brings a knowledge and understanding of the business that is unparalleled. Tom was a part owner in New Air up until 2009.
Contracting, Jessica Parker
Jessica began working in the helicopter industry in 2005. She was immediately drawn to the adventure and challenge. While we are adapting and innovating, Jessica is devising new ways to help our customers get the job done in a matter that is safe and efficient. In addition to contracting, Jessica's duties include SMS and DOT compliance, budgeting and financial oversight and logistics.
Line Pilot, Rick Harmon
With over 14,000 hours, Rick is an invaluable asset to New Air. Rick spends his winters with us in the bitter conditions to classify 10's of 1,000's of big game.
A&P, Trever Baker
The newest addition to the New Air team, Trever has been nothing short of a witty riot to work with.
Fuel Service Vehcile Driver, George Harral
TESTIMONALS
Dear New Air Helicopters,
We have completed our flight as per contract. All went well. If anyone wants to see wilderness, wildlife and a panorama of it all, this is the way to go. We had a whale of ride in the Wehnimuche which was adeptly and expertly handled by the pilot/guide.
It... enabled us to see all that we did. We were thrilled beyond expectations, Still are. And we have been on other rides in other equally spectacular settings. Worth every penny. Extra thanks to the pilot, Greg. Thank you, sincerely Charles and family.
July 11, 2010
New Air Helicopters,
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate what a great, professional job you did today. Thanks so much for pulling through when we were left hanging and getting the survey done for us. I loved the helicopter survey and can't wait to do another one, and the only drawback is that I can't get the smell of jet fuel out of my nose:) We'll definitely use you again in the future.
Thanks again,
Aimee
May 3, 2010
New Air Helicopters,
The guys were all great guys and very helpful.
The Pilot was phenomenal!! I will tell you a bit about your pilot. I have a friend who has operated a truck mount crane for several years and is very proficient at it. I have watched him and helped him crane dozens of times. But I have never seen him drop a package as cleanly, in a precise location and as safely as your pilot did yesterday. We were very impressed with his concerns for the safety of us all. I repeat he is a phenomenal pilot!
Thank everyone for their help, you are all wonderful.
Rich
Feb 11, 2010
