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Company History

For nearly 40 years, Helinet has been dedicated to meeting every customer’s flight requirements, from providing custom charters to our aerial videography services.

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1987

Company Founded

Industry visionary Alan Purwin, co-founded West Coast Helicopters which later acquired and became Helinet Aviation Services

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1990

Secures First ENG Contract

Helinet pioneered the use of HD aerial camera systems and HD microwave downlink systems for aerial news gathering.

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1990

First Organ Transport Mission

Helinet begins providing airborne and ground emergency medical transportation to organ transplant programs.

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1999

CHLA Program Launch

Judy Sherif, former program administrator of the transport program at CHLA, approached Alan Purwin to request Helinet’s services.

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2009

Launch of Helinet Technologies

Helinet formalizes its aerial surveillance services business with the launch of the Helinet Technologies division.

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2016

Kathryn Purwin Steps In

Kathryn takes the lead at Helinet and becomes its’ CEO. A pilot herself since 1987, Kathryn has a steadfast approach toward safety and service.

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2017

Camera on a High-Speed Jet

Helinet becomes the first to put a Shotover camera system on a high-speed jet for air-to-air-filmmaking for movies including Top Gun: Maverick.

Unwavering Commitment to Safety

Safety is the cornerstone of our operations, from advanced pilot training to state-of-the-art maintenance.

We understand the rigorous requirements of each market we serve and have the experience to complete each mission in the safest manner in full compliance with all FAA regulations. We maintain various programs, including a fully functional Safety Management System Program and Safety Award Program, to assure the safety of all ground and flight operations.

Our in-house flight followers are on-site 24/7/365, utilizing state-of-the-art flight and weather tracking systems to ensure the success of each mission. Each Flight Follower receives in-house training as well as recurrent training with the International Association of Medical Transport Communications Specialists.

Our highly skilled pilots regularly undergo in-house recurrent training, as well as training with outside specialists Helicopter Institute and Flight Safety International , for each airframe they fly. Helinet uses customized computer software that automates all aspects of aircraft maintenance, record keeping, and operations scheduling, including, pilot flight, duty and rest times.

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Our Mission

We create innovative aviation solutions that help save lives and improve the well- being of communities with an uncompromising commitment to safety and customer service.

Leadership Team

Helinet is backed by a team of 70 highly qualified professionals, including some of the most skilled pilots, maintenance technicians, camera operators, technology experts and aviation leaders in the industry.

  • Kathryn Purwin

    KATHRYN PURWIN

    Chief Executive Officer
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    ALLISON RAKUN

    President
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  • Photo of Jorge Gonzalez

    JORGE GONZALEZ

    Chief Operating Officer
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    AL SOUSA

    EVP and Director of Operations
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    NEGIN NAVIDI

    VP of Accounting and Finance
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  • Photo of Dan Duffin

    DAN DUFFIN

    Chief Pilot and Safety Manager
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    TY EVANS

    Director of Aerial Production
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    JOSH PAGE

    Director of Maintenance
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    HILDA DUBON-BARROSO

    Director of Human Resources
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    Sean Moretz

    Part 133 Chief Pilot
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