Joshua Smith
Logan,WV
Summary
Accomplished HAA Pilot with extensive experience in aerial operations, including fire suppression and emergency medical services, demonstrated at companies like Air Evac Lifeteam. Expert in navigating mountainous terrain and proficient in multiple airframes, including Bell 206 and R-44. Proven leadership as Chief Pilot, excelling in high-pressure environments with a commitment to safety and efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HAA Pilot
Air Evac Lifeteam
Logan, WV
08.2018 - Current
- Helicopter air ambulance operations, BSR, BPS
Helicopter Pilot/Co Pilot
ERP compliant fuels
Roanoke, VA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Corporate pilot using Bell 206 L4 and Citation 550
Helicopter Pilot
Marpat Aviation
Logan, WV
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Provide aerial fire suppression for the State of West Virginia using huey helicopters.
Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter solutions
Logan, WV
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided aerial leak detection, helicopter surveys, corporate work, and helicopter rides. We used R-44s and B0-105s. We also started 133 external load operations where I became the Chief pilot.
Helicopter Pilot
Mike's Contracting
Logan, WV
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided aerial leak detection for various oil and gas companies. Serviced several locations from NY to Virginia.
Pilot
Marpat Aviation
Logan, WV
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Provided aerial firefighting services to State of West Virginia via fixed-wing and helicopter.
Education
High School Diploma -
Commercial Pilot, CFII, HNVGO Instructor
Skills
- HNVGO operations
- Mountainous Terrain Ops
- CFII
- HNVGO instructor
- Multiple airframe experience, Bell 206, 300c, MD-500, UH1-B, UH-1 E, S-55s, Fh-1100, R-22, R-44, and the B0-105
Timeline
HAA Pilot
Air Evac Lifeteam
08.2018 - Current
Helicopter Pilot/Co Pilot
ERP compliant fuels
01.2017 - 01.2018
Helicopter Pilot
Marpat Aviation
01.2013 - 01.2017
Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter solutions
01.2010 - 01.2012
Helicopter Pilot
Mike's Contracting
01.2008 - 01.2010
Pilot
Marpat Aviation
06.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Commercial Pilot, CFII, HNVGO Instructor
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