Joey Lister: Introductory Flight

Joey Lister came up from Lloydminster Alberta to check out Rotorworks as he is looking to get his commercial helicopter licence. The day he arrived was snowing, and after we talked about the school and the helicopter industry, we went for an Introductory Flight. We...

Kurt Spelrem’s Helicopter

Kurt Spelrem graduated from Rotorworks last November and has been working in the oilfield this last year. He is now flying a helicopter supporting a private company with flights to look at construction jobs around northern Alberta. This saves the company a lot of time...

Bush Operations

Rotorworks students were out to our Blueridge facilities for some off airport operations. They spent a couple of days working out of the log cabin simulating an operational site. The students were learning to use fuel barrels and pumps for refueling the helicopters,...

Student’s Progress

Justin Thebeau has been working with Rotorworks since June on a part time basis. Justin is a gas well and plant operator working north of Hinton and his schedule is 8 days on and 6 days off. Justin’s training is done on his days off, and he is at Rotorworks 4 of...

Kurt Spelrum September 2012

Kurt Spelrum Spring 2011 – October 2011 Learning to fly at Rotorworks was one of my best experiences to date. The training program was challenging and insightful, and I appreciated the-one-on one instruction. This focus allowed me to develop my strengths and...