Heath M. Folkedahl
Palmer Lake,Colorado
Summary
With over nine years at Metro Aviation, I have worked with three programs across the West Region, developing strong relationships with customers and program managers. I have worked under and alongside five Regional Managers, gaining valuable operational insight and leadership perspective from each. These experiences have driven significant professional growth and have prepared me to be a confident, effective Regional Area Manager.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Site Manager (Childrens Colorado)
Metro Aviation Inc.
Denver, Colorado
02.2024 - Current
- Partner with customers to lead efficient, high-performing base operations, and maintain strong working relationships.
- Direct daily site operations, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Oversee pilots, assignments and effectively communicated operational expectations.
Lead Pilot (Airlink)
Metro Aviation Inc.
Bend, Oregon
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured compliance with Metro safety regulations and operational procedures.
- Safely flew missions in a diverse challenging environment
Lead/Line Pilot (Gundersen)
Metro Aviation Inc.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Worked with the customer to expand operations and open new bases.
- Conducted flight operations in compliance with federal aviation regulations.
Line Pilot
Maverick Helicopters
Las Vegas, Nevada
2015 - 2016
Line Pilot
Coastal Helicopters
Juneau, Alaska
2013 - 2014
Ag Pilot
Klinkenborg Aerial
Parkersburg, Iowa
2011 - 2012
Flight Instructor
Ocean Helicopters
West Palm Beach, Florida
2009 - 2011
Education
Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII -
Ocean Helicopters
West Palm Beach, FL01-2008
Class A Commercial Drivers License -
Metropolitan Trucking & Technical Institute
Miami, FLSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Pilot assignment coordination
- Safety compliance
- Flight operations oversight
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Aviation Site Manager (Childrens Colorado)
Metro Aviation Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Lead Pilot (Airlink)
Metro Aviation Inc.
06.2022 - 02.2024
Lead/Line Pilot (Gundersen)
Metro Aviation Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2022
Line Pilot
Maverick Helicopters
2015 - 2016
Line Pilot
Coastal Helicopters
2013 - 2014
Ag Pilot
Klinkenborg Aerial
2011 - 2012
Flight Instructor
Ocean Helicopters
2009 - 2011
Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII -
Ocean Helicopters
Class A Commercial Drivers License -
Metropolitan Trucking & Technical Institute