Safety is Summit’s grounding culture. There are too many moving parts in construction and power-line jobs to not keep safety as the top priority. “There are many things happening at one time: men being placed by helicopters on the top of towers, the helicopter hanging equipment and wire near the men. There has to be a lot of trust between the pilot and lineman,” said Woodaman. The helicopter pilot quickly learns about the construction process, what needs to be done when, when to back away and let the workers do what they need to do, and when to return the helicopter to continue the job. Summit takes a proactive approach to safety through continued initial and recurrent training for its pilots, supervisors, and ground personnel. Safety has become an important driver for the helicopter industry, and customers and end users are increasingly looking for helicopter operators with a strong safety culture. Summit embraced and implemented a Safety Management System (SMS) early on that aids in documentation and decision- making awareness for daily operations. Still, nothing replaces the need for pilots and crews on the jobsite to make sound and safe choices. Making sure equipment is inspected and maintained to a high standard is paramount to Summit’s daily operations. Risk is inherent to this industry, but Woodaman emphasizes that Summit does not let external influences affect decisions, and it won’t cut corners to save time or money. Over many years of operation, some in challenging conditions, Summit’s safety culture has proven itself.
Business has been good over the last few years. The numerous California fires, although tragic, have made replacing and upgrading power line equipment a priority. Summit’s long-term experience and reputation in the industry has kept the company busy and flying.
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