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JOEL OLSEN

Oxnard,United States

Summary

Multidisciplinary aviator with over 4400 hours of helicopter flight time, sales leader and team builder with 15+ years of experience blending engineering, cross-sector development, and customer-focused improvements. Known to be a positive and outgoing individual that can solve complex problems whilst building strong relationships with external and internal resources. Strong communicator, safety advocate and creative thinker with a hands-on engineering background from both aviation and automotive sectors, and a proven record in business management, sales and team leadership.

Experienced with business development, team leadership, and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative problem-solving and market analysis to drive company growth and success. Track record of building and leading cohesive teams, adapting to changing business landscapes, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & CEO

Joel Olsen Air Services LLC
12.2016 - Current
  • Operate aerial application and ferry services across the lower 48.
  • Provide aircraft purchase, sale and registration services.
  • Parts acquisition services of difficult to find/obsolete helicopter parts.

Director of Safety & Line Pilot

Aspen Helicopters
01.2019 - 09.2024
  • Led safety initiatives and company projects for a team of 50+ employees, ensuring strict compliance and operational excellence whilst conforming to state/federal/local requirements. DER for company drug testing program.
  • Developed and deployed audits, qualified OSHA adherence, including incident response protocols/training. Final authority on SMS system and curriculum for annual stand down safety training days.
  • Key player in weapons test and development missions for the US Navy/Navair for 5 years, blended with firefighting missions across the US for USFS/DOD/DOI, managing a discrete team of firefighters on my team.
  • Liaison between company and Navy/Navair for development programs on military BQM target drones.
  • Maintenance test flights and debrief/evaluations

Co-Founder & Pilot

MF Helicopters
04.2013 - 07.2021
  • Launched and operated agricultural helicopter spraying business.
  • Oversaw regulatory certifications and cross-state operational logistics.
  • Performed FAA required 100 hour and annual helicopter maintenance and mx test flight evaluations.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Sharp Electronics
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Head of the Norwegian consumer electronics division, overseeing all national sales and marketing activities, including personnel, to drive a 26 % increase in total market share increase over 3 year period.
  • Designed and executed successful marketing campaigns, product trainings, and client presentations.
  • Forecast, pipeline, performance and cost control. Led national and international trade show initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with major multi country consumer electronic chains, distributors and VAR customers.
  • Training and mentoring of internal salesforce.
  • Monthly company audits.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Aviation ATPL

University of Orlando / Bristow Academy
Titusville, FL
01.2013

Skills

  • Leadership & Strategic Execution – 15 years of experience from safety/sales/management, cost control, project timelines, and guiding/leading diverse teams
  • Customer & Stakeholder Relations – Proven ability to develop long-term relationships in commercial, civil, defense aerospace and government
  • Technical Sales & Engineering Insight – Deep understanding of precision-engineered systems, tailored client solutions, and senior level negotiations
  • Aviation Operations & Test Programs – Led high risk flight operations, aerial application teams, and US Navy/NAVAIR weapons test programs
  • Program Management & Compliance – Experience with audits, training, regulatory adherence (FAA/EASA), risk mitigation(FRAT’s etc) and continuous SMS system development
  • Process Improvement – Track record of optimizing workflows and increasing efficiency across multiple company functions

Certification

  • Certifications:
  • - FAA CPL(H) with Instrument Rating
  • - EASA CPL(H) ATPL
  • - Certified MIG/TIG Welder
  • - Trained Lathe & Mill Operator
  • - California & Norway Driver’s Licenses (Class C & E1)

LANGUAGES & CITIZENSHIP

Languages
Native – English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish | Intermediate – French, German, Dutch
Citizenship: United States & Norway

Timeline

Director of Safety & Line Pilot

Aspen Helicopters
01.2019 - 09.2024

Founder & CEO

Joel Olsen Air Services LLC
12.2016 - Current

Co-Founder & Pilot

MF Helicopters
04.2013 - 07.2021

Director of Sales & Marketing

Sharp Electronics
01.2005 - 12.2010

Bachelor’s Degree - Aviation ATPL

University of Orlando / Bristow Academy

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