Merit Helmets

Merit Helmets, also trading as Merit Apparel, is a family owned flight helmet company in St. Augustine, Florida. The company says it has more than 30 years of experience in aviation and flight helmets. It describes itself as an authentic MSA Gallet helmet distributor.

Merit sells customized MSA Gallet flight and helicopter helmets. The website says each helmet is fitted to the wearer's head and needs. The company says its helmets have a centre of gravity engineered fit, impact protection and light weight. They also have built-in passive noise reduction and are NVG compatible.

The company also sells integrated communication systems, including CEP, ANR and talk-thru systems. It offers NOMEX flight gloves and flight apparel. The helmets meet the U.S. military MSA flight helmet standard, and the site lists the DOI and USFS Aviation Helmet Standard 4.3.

Merit stocks helmets, and the website says no pre-payment is needed to order. All products carry a one year warranty. Beyond new helmets, Merit supplies repair parts and upgrade kits for MSA Gallet helmets and offers refurbishment.

Custom paint and hydro dipping let crews personalize their helmets. Before a helmet is built, the company conducts a personal interview with the buyer. It learns about the buyer's specialty, the aircraft flown and the application, so the helmet and communication system can be customized to fit.

Merit serves pilots and crew members in Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Gainesville. The website also says it serves customers across the United States, Canada, Central America and South America. Its helmets are sold to military, commercial and civilian aviators.

The company lists memberships in NAAA, HAI, NFIB, AAMS, APSA and NWYC. The website describes Merit as a family owned and operated business. It moved its headquarters to St. Augustine from Vero Beach, Florida. The website also offers a sizing guide and a photo gallery to help customers choose and show off their helmets.

Services

• Customized MSA Gallet flight helmets
• Helicopter flight helmets
• Integrated communication systems
• CEP and ANR systems
• Talk-thru systems
• NOMEX flight gloves
• Flight apparel
• Helmet repair parts
• Helmet upgrade kits
• Custom paint and hydro dipping