DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Kaden’s operations management experience extends beyond aviation. Before he was ever a contract helicopter pilot he gained years of experience operating heavy equipment, managing a fleet of Hazmat vehicles, and managing forest service contracts for the family business.

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

Michael started his aviation career in 2015 after graduating with a degree in aviation maintenance technology from Helena College and obtaining his A&P certificate. His career started in utility helicopters and then transitioned into Air medical where he maintained aircraft for one of the highest flight volume bases in the region. His career has come full circle by working on utility helicopters with KIT. He brings attention to detail in airworthiness, safety and regulatory compliance to the team at Kit HeliOps

CHIEF PILOT

Dane started his aviation journey in 2004 by attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated with a degree in Aeronautics and went on to graduate the U.S Army’s flight school as a UH-60 Pilot. Since then Dane has diversified his experience, flying mainly firefighting and powerline construction.

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

Mario began his aviation career in 2012 as Distinguished Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army’s Blackhawk maintenance program and was later selected to attend flight school as a Warrant Officer where he also graduated with honors.

He spent 10 years flying for the Army and during his service completed over 40 missions with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and had the honor to fly the Vice President of the United States. In the latter part of his military service Mario assisted his company in their Aviation Safety Program. His enthusiasm for both aviation readiness and efficient productivity guides his vision as the Director of Safety for KIT Helicopters.