KIT Helicopter Operations, LLC

KIT Helicopter Operations, LLC is a helicopter operator in Eastern Idaho. The company says it was founded in 2019 as a one helicopter owner and operator business. It now has a fleet of four aircraft and more than 15 employees.

The company serves the mountain regions of Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Its services include Idaho helicopter charters, aerial firefighting, aerial survey, powerline construction, media and production, external load operations, and helicopter recovery.

The fleet section lists a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and a Bell 407HP. The UH-60 has a maximum hook weight of 8,000 lbs for the UH-60A+ and 9,000 lbs for the UH-60L. It is night vision goggle equipped. The Bell 407HP has a maximum hook load of 2,650 lbs.

Kaden Tomlinson is director of operations. He managed forest service contracts for his family business before he flew. Gabe Henrie is director of maintenance. He is a certified A and P mechanic and a CFII in rotorcraft. Dane Mickelsen is chief pilot. He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and flew for the U.S. Army. Mario Rossi is director of safety. He spent 10 years flying for the Army.

The company says its safety management system and flight risk assessment tool are used every day. Its pilots and mechanics have military and civil backgrounds. The office is at 1592 E. 1200 N., Terreton, Idaho 83450. The phone number is 208-589-4612.