YHL Displaying at the Aerial Firefighting Conference
The Aerial Firefighting Conference is happening in Kelowna in Sep 2022. And YHL, Corey Taylor, will be there with a booth & a static display of the newest addition to the fleet, the BK117 B2.
Link: Quote excerpts from Helicopters Magazine article
YHL is expanding its fleet again with two additional BK117 B2 helicopters.
The first two BK117s purchased in the Spring were brought into operation by August 2022.
YHL Pilots Corey & Peter put C-GBKP, pictured above, through her paces showcasing the helicopter’s features while supporting clients in the Golden Triangle of northwestern BC.
With the onset of winter, the aircraft were again back at the Prince George ops center for maintenance work and configuration tweaks.
Jacob Forman, CEO of Yellowhead is quoted as stating:
“The BK117 is still the top-performing intermediate twin in the world, four decades after it was introduced; and, with the 850-engine upgrade, these legacy B2 aircraft compete with the latest versions coming from the factory,” said Jacob.
“Furthermore, STARS’ maintenance team took care of these aircraft like they were fine porcelain, giving the appearance that they just left the factory last week.”
For further information on the capabilities of this new aircraft, check out our fleet post here.
YHL has job openings for pilots and AMEs with BK117 endorsements. Check out our job board for requirements and how to submit your resume.
The Aerial Firefighting Conference is happening in Kelowna in Sep 2022. And YHL, Corey Taylor, will be there with a booth & a static display of the newest addition to the fleet, the BK117 B2.
Dustin Porter, Destination Adventure, heli-hiking the historic Porter Idaho Mine site in Stewart BC.
The Federal Gov’t is lifting vaccine requirements for domestic travel through Canada. Proof of vaccination will no longer be required before boarding from our bases.
Yellowhead Helicopters is expanding their fleet with the addition of several BK117 B2 helicopters. We are currently seeking applications for licensed Bk117 pilots for both full-time and seasonal summer contract positions.