Jerry Trimble Helicopters / Trimble Aviation

Jerry Trimble Helicopters and Trimble Aviation operate together from McMinnville Municipal Airport in McMinnville, Oregon. The company describes itself as a full-service aviation center where customers can train, rent, fly, maintain and sell aircraft under one roof. Instruction is one-on-one and covers both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Flight training

• Helicopter private, instrument, commercial and ATP ratings in the Robinson R-22, R-44, R-66 and the MD-500C
• Certified flight instructor course, which lets students build hours while teaching
• Advanced training listed as vertical reference, turbine and full down autorotation training
• Airplane private and instrument ratings in the Cessna 172 and Piper Aztec PA23-250
• Demo flights, simulators and an on-site FAA knowledge test center
• Visa support for international students, funding information, and furnished student housing in McMinnville and Sheridan

Charter, tours and aerial work

• Private helicopter flights, VIP transport and charter, weddings and special events
• Private vineyard tours and scenic flights over the Willamette Valley
• Aerial survey and photography flights, and power line patrol
• Commercial operations such as Christmas tree harvesting and light lifting, with quotes requested through the website

Fleet

The site says the fleet totals 13 aircraft. The helicopters listed are the Robinson R-22 HP, R-22 Beta, R-22 Beta II, R-44 Raven I, R-44 Raven II and R-66, along with the MD-500C. Fixed-wing types listed are the Cessna 172, Cessna 140 and Piper Aztec.

Maintenance, rental and sales

The company lists Robinson overhauls, MD500 maintenance and inspection, annual inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled repairs by factory-trained technicians. It also provides aircraft rental, fuel and tie-down services as an FBO, and helicopter and fixed-wing sales with pre-purchase inspections.

Company facts

• Base: McMinnville Municipal Airport, Oregon
• Founder: Jerry Trimble, with more than 50 years of instructing experience stated on the site
• Careers: aircraft maintenance openings and a DOD SkillBridge program

Contact

Phone: (503) 577-6371