One thing you'll find throughout our team at Northeast is a friendly-family atmosphere.  We all really and truly enjoy what we do, and that just lends itself to a great working atmosphere where we know you will feel right at home. 

Here is our current team:

Owners - We wouldn't be here without them!

John and Rhonda Boulette: 

John (from Palmer, MA), is a former NEH student, and has over 27 years in the helicopter industry.  Experienced in tour operations and external load, including construction and long line logging operations, he is a wealth of knowledge for the student pilot seeking information about the helicopter industry.  John is also an FAA Certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanic with Inspection Authorization privileges, and is actively involved in day to day operations.

Rhonda, from Mpls., MN became involved in helicopters when she met John during a tour season in the Midwest (Wisconsin Dells).  Yes, on a helicopter ride, and yes, he was the pilot.  She does not fly, but focuses on taking care of her students to make sure their needs are met, and that the school is run properly.  Rhonda has a 25 year old son, in the Marines.

There's absolutely no better model of hands-on ownership!

Maintenance Team - We don't fly without them!

Bob Boucher started with Northeast in 1997.  Bob lives in West Brookfield, MA.   In addition to being a talented aircraft mechanic, Bob enjoys all things mechanical and hands on and has even built his own helicopter and his own house.  Bob always has time for curious students, and has amazing stories about flying nearly everything that can fly!  

 

Support Crew - We don't function without them!

Kenny Rebuck - Week Day Dispatch: Kenny is from Holyoke, MA.  In the past he was in the farming industry, but always had a love for flying and is currently working his way through our training program.
Reid Carberry - Weekend Dispatch - Reid comes from the Northwest corner of CT from the town of Sharon. Besides handling all your weekend needs, he's also a pro-trac student here at the school. Prior to joining Northeast Reid was a fine italian pastry technician, and a ski instructor, and he enjoys skiing, motorcycles, archery, fishing, traveling and golf.  He decided to pursue helicopters after watching a twin-star hover around his drop zone after a skydive one weekend!
Lauren Thalheimer is not just a pro-trac student and whirly-girl, she is also a graphics guru, and responsible for many of the photographs and visuals you are seeing here.

 

Flight Instructors - You won't learn without them!

Our instructors are held to the highest training standards in the industry. In addition to weekly staff meetings that feature aviation-current topics and presentations, they practice touchdown autorotations as part of their advanced maneuver sign-off flights and annually during the part 141 certification flight and insurance checkrides.   All of our recurrency training is funded by the flight school at no cost to our staff.

Rick Michaels - Chief Pilot: Rick lives in Enfield, CT.  Aviation was his first career!  He wanted to fly since he was in high school.  He chose helicopters for two reasons: the demand for Corporate Helicopter Pilots in the Northeast and the proximity to home.  Rick has a beautiful wife, and three great kids.
Tim Dunn - Assistant Chief Pilot - Tim lives in Greenfield, Massachusetts with fiance Maeghan and their two-year old son Conner.  When he isn't at the school and the weather is good, you can usually find him and the family out boating. After 4 years in the US Navy, he's always ready to talk boats or helicopters.  "I wanted a fun and exciting career that I could be proud of and I couldn't think of anything better than becoming a helicopter pilot."
Andrew Putnam - Andrew came all the way from Stevens Point, Wisconsin to train at Northeast.  Previously he served for 4 years in the US Marine Corp and he enjoys hunting and fishing when he isn't working.  Andy's interest in aviation was peaked during his service in the military.  

Charles P. Cushing - Charlie grew up in Franconia, New Hampshire and previously worked in photography.  When he isn't instructing you can find him windsurfing, playing and building guitars, fire-juggling and hiking.  "I got into helicopters when I realized how important it is to enjoy everything about life...especially my job. Then I realized how expensive college was and everything made sense after that."  

John Simone - John commutes in from Rhode Island where he used to be an Air Freight Operations Manager.  You might find this proud father of two (5 and 9 yr olds) out scuba diving when he isn't here.  "When I started looking for a new career I was thinking of becoming a teacher, and after a lot of internet searching, it evolved into becoming a flight instructor."
Matthew Irsfeld - Matt is from Los Angeles, California where he used to work in construction and was looking for a career change.  When he isn't flying full-sized helicopters, you might catch him flying Radio Control Helicopters, and when that isn't suiting him, he's engaging in modern warfare plots...er...in Call of Duty 4 that is.  

Mike Rosenbush - Mike lives in Glastonbury, CT with his very supportive wife Emily and two great kids, Max (4) and Anabelle (1).  Prior to flying he worked in software development, television and engineering.  When he's not flying he enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, and replicating Mythbusters mayhem. Mike was inspired to fly by his grandfather - the flying postman, and after flying with the US Coast Guard for a film project in college.

Henry Churchill - Henry comes from Hartford, Connecticut and was previously a Forester, Bus Driver and Tour Guide.  He enjoys biking, fixing his car and world travel.  He is especially thankful to his Mom, Mollie and Michelle for all of their support.  Henry found Northeast after medical reasons prevented him from joining the Coast Guard.  "After talking to other people and researching I found out that I could train at Northeast and after my demo flight, I was hooked."

Marlin Kontje - Marlin grew up on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts with his brothers and sisters.  He started his helicopter training in the mountains of Utah, but has now settled into life in Connecticut very happily.  If he is not at the flight school, then he is most likely enjoying being in the woods, on the water or anywhere outdoors.  Though he worked hard to become an instructor here at Northeast Helicopters he is aware that it would not have been possible without the full support of his family and especially the patience and care of his girlfriend Molly.

Brent Duca - Brent comes from Boylston, MA where he was an electrician and firefighter/EMT.  Brent came to Northeast Helicopters after meeting two former graduates, Ed Lee and Lynda Colorrossi, a demo flight sealed the deal.  If not flying you can find Brent working construction, fixing cars or bowling.

You!  What  you didn't think you'd be here?  After all that studying... time, energy and commitment you put into our pro-trac program, obtaining Five Helicopter Ratings, a Safety Course Endorsement, all those extra free classes, there's a really good chance you are on this list too, and even if you're not instructing with us yet, while you're here, you're part of the family!