Not everyone is cut out for this type of position, especially as a young pilot. What Schlaefli, Wells, and their team are looking for is the pilot who is willing to get their hands dirty, the pilot willing to do the small things for the betterment of the operation as they continue their development. “A great fit for this team is someone who is not afraid to take on any task. Although we are all pilots, I’m trying to level the playing field as much as possible with ego,” Schlaefli says. Professionalism is a big piece of the puzzle he is trying to solve. Hours in a logbook are important, but the right


attitude is something that employers are seeing less and less often throughout the industry. Quality of hours are also important to the next step in their pilots’ careers. Schlaefli recognizes that for most, BHAA is a transition to other things like helicopter air ambulance (HAA) and aerial firefighting. In order to get there, cross-country and night experience are crucial but generally lacking in tour operations. Schlaefli provides those opportunities as often as he can to help pilots reach those goals, sacrificing profit for workforce development.


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