Erickson Inc.

Erickson Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Central Point, Oregon, that supports the S-64 Air Crane heavy lift helicopter and provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for civilian and military customers worldwide. Its site carries the line Getting it Done Since 1971.

Products and services

• S-64 OEM and aircraft support
• S-64 manufacturing
• Aircraft sales
• The Composite Main Rotor Blade Program
• Manufacturing and MRO, including depot-level overhauls, large structural assemblies and organisational-level maintenance

S-64 Air Crane

Erickson is the OEM and type certificate holder for the S-64 Air Crane. The S-64E was introduced in 1969 and has two Erickson JFTD12A-4A engines and a maximum external cargo of 20,000 lb. The S-64F was introduced in 1970, has two JFTD12A-5A engines and carries up to 25,000 lb externally. Both are 70 ft long, with a crew of two to three, and a maximum speed of 115 kts for the E and 104 kts for the F.

Aerial operations

Erickson's S-64 helicopter fleet and aerial operations business unit have been acquired by Helicopter Express, and the company directs aerial operations enquiries to info@helicopterexpress.com.

Safety and quality

Erickson says it provides a safety management system framed on ICAO requirements, alongside a quality management system. Its safety policy aims for an accident-free, loss-free environment, and its core values are accountability, collaboration, consistency, and trust and respect.

Company facts

• In business since 1971
• OEM and type certificate holder for the S-64 Air Crane
• Manufacturing and MRO for civilian and military markets
• ICAO framed safety management system and a quality management system
• Aerial operations now handled by Helicopter Express