Wesley Wells
Hilo,Hawaii
Summary
With over ten thousand hours fling experience I am able to bring safe and expert piloting to Island Helicopters. I excel at connecting with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds My expertise lies in seamlessly coordinating music, stories, and passenger engagement to present tourists with an enjoyable experience. Creating a positive and upbeat atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tour Pilot
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
06.2015 - 12.2024
- Tour Pilot on the Big island and Kauai for over 12,000 guests in the EC 130 and AS350
Helicopter Pilot
Petroleum Helicopters Inc./PHI Air Medical
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Flights offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico, in the Bell 206L3, Bell 407 and the EC 135 and Air Medical flights in the Houston Texas area.
Utility Helicopter Pilot
Hevilift limited
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Papua New Guinea
- High DA mountain flying in PNG for mining and seismic support.
- jungle remote location flights across the country
Helicopter Pilot
Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
01.2006 - 06.2012
- Primarily engaged in conducting offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico, in the Bell 206L3, Bell 407 and the EC 135
Helicopter Pilot
RLC
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Primarily engaged in conducting offshore transportation in the Gulf of Mexico, in the Bell 206L3
Instructor
Silver State Helicopters
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Instructor teaching primary through instrument students in Arizona’s heat in the R-22 and R-44 helicopter.
Education
Private Helicopter Certificate
Civic Helicopters Inc.
Carlsbad, California03.2004
Commercial Helicopter Certificate
Silver Hawk Aviation
Caldwell, Idaho05.2005
Skills
- Tour narration, music and video camera manipulation for flights in highly congested areas during eruptions
- Part 136 qualified for the island of Kauai
- Experienced in flying the AS-350
- Accustom to island life and Hawaiian culture
Flight Time
• Pilot in Command 10,482
• Hawaii 6,122
• Off Shore 4,566
• Instruction Given 731
• EMS 137
• Night 160
• AS 350 631
• EC 130 5,491
• Bell 407 1,876
• EC 135 1,124
• Bell 206 395
• R-22 816
• R-44 111
• S 300C 105
Certification
- Commercial Helicopter FAA & PNG
- Instructor Helicopter FAA
- Second Class Medical
- Instrument Helicopter FAA
- Instrument Instructor Helicopter FAA
- Part 135 check in AS 350, EC130
Accomplishments
- Blue Hawaiian Hilo base Safety Officer
- PHI Safety Representative at the largest base in the company (2008-2011)
Timeline
Tour Pilot
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
06.2015 - 12.2024
Helicopter Pilot
Petroleum Helicopters Inc./PHI Air Medical
05.2012 - 06.2015
Utility Helicopter Pilot
Hevilift limited
01.2012 - 05.2012
Helicopter Pilot
RLC
07.2006 - 08.2006
Helicopter Pilot
Petroleum Helicopters Inc.
01.2006 - 06.2012
Instructor
Silver State Helicopters
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Commercial Helicopter FAA & PNG
- Instructor Helicopter FAA
- Second Class Medical
- Instrument Helicopter FAA
- Instrument Instructor Helicopter FAA
- Part 135 check in AS 350, EC130
Private Helicopter Certificate
Civic Helicopters Inc.
Commercial Helicopter Certificate
Silver Hawk Aviation
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