HVA Inc. High Voltage Aviation

High Voltage Aviation, Inc., called HVA, builds and maintains power lines for utilities. It uses helicopters and ground crews. The company is based in Summersville, West Virginia. It was founded in 2022 and is part of the Ryker family of companies.

HVA uses helicopters to build and maintain power lines. Its services include transmission construction, general construction and energized services. They also include maintenance, emergency response, line retirement, inspection services and distribution construction. In 2025 the company added ground services.

The company says it builds within existing rights of way. This method avoids access roads and can reduce permitting needs. The site says this approach helps keep ecosystems intact and lowers environmental impact. It describes this as aerial supported construction.

The site describes the team as pilots, linemen, mechanics and executive leaders. It says the team has over 170 years of combined experience. The roots of the company go back to 1987. That year Brian Parker helped launch helicopter use in transmission services.

The fleet has grown over time. Four more helicopters were added in 2024. In 2025 the fleet grew to five helicopters. Richard DeMoss became president that year. The company says its work includes energized live line services and inspection protocols.

The site lists four values: safety, reliability, integrity and honor. It says safety comes before anything else. The careers page is open for new staff. The contact form and the phone number (304) 337-5080 are on the site. The headquarters address is 2021 Webster Road, Summersville, West Virginia.