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 Boulette: 

John, from Palmer, MA, is a former NEH student, and has over 29 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.

 

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

Rhonda Boulette:

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 and John have a 29 year old son, in the Marines. a beautiful daughter in law in Mpls., and a 2 year old grandson.

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!

Trent Barber:  Trent is from Jasper,  NY, a small town in Western New York State.  He always loved the thought of becoming a pilot.  His first flight was a birthday present from his parents at the age of 12 in a fixed wing aircraft.  In his Sophomore year of high school he decided he didn't just want to be any pilot, he wanted to be a helicopter pilot.  He made up his mind before even sitting in a helicopter let alone fly in one.  His First demo flight was in his Senior year in high school.  His second time ever in the air, and first time in a helicopter.  He loved every minute of it.  This was the best decision of his life.  He is currently in Stage 3 of the Instrument rating.  Trent is also loves hunting, fishing the outdoors and spending time with his family.

John Goldsnider:  John is from Coventry, CT and has had a love for flying since he was young.  His path intothe aviation industry started during his high school years at the age of 16.  John is also a biology major at MCC/Eastern College while currently earning his Commercialt Rating here at NEH.
Michael Nuzzi - from NYC, and our newest employee.  They call him "Big Sexy".  A comic in every group!   Nuzzi you are a RIOT!!!
Bunny FooFoo Porkchop Han:  Bunny was born in Kelso, Washington.  She is almost five.  She always wanted to be the NEH Mascot and worked very hard to achieve her goal.   Bunny loves long walks in the park and lengthy afternoon naps.  Her favorite food is Costco rotisserie chicken.  Her favorite drink is jello shots (for real).  Her days are spent monitoring the airport activities, greeting all the potential students and families, and keeping the CFII's out of trouble.  She has big responsibilites at the school, but handles them well. 

 

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.

Tim Dunn - Chief Pilot - Tim lives in Greenfield, Massachusetts and has a five-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."

Mike Rosenbush - Mike lives in Glastonbury, CT with his very supportive wife Emily and three great kids, Max (7) and Anabelle (4) and new born Lucy.  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.

Kevin Raftery - Transitioned to a career in aviation after 11 years as a civil engineer in Boston.  On his off hours he still provides water resources consulting to the engineering firm he called "home" for the past decade.  Any remaining free time is spent doing some form of physical fitness or performing music.

Cheri Chaisson - Cheri is from Denver, Colorado.  She always wanted to  be a pilot, but there were those height restrictions limiting her goals.  Then she found helicopters, and truly loved the idea of becoming a helicopter pilot more.   When she is not instructing, she likes hikes in the woods, and loves playing ice hockey, also she is an avid smurf fan!

Ian Michals - Ian was born in Queens, N.Y. but grew up in Central New Jersey, mostly in Hillsborough, N.J.  I always regretted never following my childhood dreams of becoming a helicopter pilot.  After spending 11 years working for a cable company, I decided it was time to start living and follow those dreams.   I visited 6 other schools, but after stepping through the doors at NEH, I knew this was my home.  Love playing soccer, frissbee, movies and time with jhis wife, Emma, Clover and friends.

Mary Han -  Mary is from Seattle, WA. but resides in Ellington, CT.  When she is not busy instructing or chasing Bunny around the airport, she enjoys running, swimming and relaxing with her friends.

Matt Miller -Matt is from central PA, and grew up racing.  He has been racing his entire life and always loved everything with a motor and wheels.  Now Matt is into helicopters and loves to fly.  In the future he would like to fly EMS and Long Line.
Matt Morse - Matt is from Ocean Park, Maine and lives here in Ellington.  He was inspired to become a helicopter pilot after seeing an EMS helicopter land in a field next to him at an accident scene.  When Matt isn't busy instructing, he loves cars, motorcycles, and working out at the gym.
Klynt Hay - - Klynt was born in Los Angeles, CA but has been living in NYC and working as a photographer.  He recently decided a career change and was looking for a career that he would love, and keep him out of an office environment, while challenging him at the same time.  When he walked through the doors at NEH he knew he had found what he was looking for, right after his first flight.....  When not flying he enjoys weight lifting, BBQ's and photography during his spare time.

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!