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 28 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.  they have a 27 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!

Mary Han and Bunny -  Mary is from Seattle, WA.  You'll find her working dispatch with Bunny her Boston Terrier mix.  When not working she is studying and learning as much about helicopters as she can.  Mary also enjoys traveling and relaxing with her friends.

Adam Moody - Adam is a student as well as Dispatch for the school.  Adam originates from Dalton, New Hampshire.  He has worked as an operation engineer throughout New England in residential, commercial and road construction over the past 11 years.  Adam chose to be a helicopter pilot due to economic slow downs here since then.  He is the latest edition to dispatch and is always looking to aid you in your experience here at Northeast Helicopters.

 

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 and has a 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."
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 (6) and Anabelle (3).  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 friends. Thanks guys!

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.

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.

Reagan Jones - Reagan grew up in Albuquerque, NM where his passion for aviation began at an early age by flying hot air balloons with his father.  Following military service and college, Reagan's desire to fly helicopters came from watching them fly above Manhattan while working as a Network Administrator at a large consulting firm in New York City.  He came to NEH for a demo flight and immediately realized that this was the career for him.  When not flying, Reagan can be found on the golf course, backpacking or traveling with his wonderful and supportive wife, Abigail, whom is living out West.

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!