Aircraft services including pilots and mechanics are provided through contract with PHI Air Medical. 

Pilots:

• Minimum of 2000 hours of rotorwing experience (at least 500 turbine)
• Commercial and Instrument Certified
• Instrument Rating
• NVG Qualified

Mechanics:

• Factory Certified
• Dedicated coverage 24/7 to ThedaStar
• All aircraft components are routinely inspected, overhauled or replaced at defined intervals
• Daily aircraft inspections and preventative maintenance

Vinnie has been with ThedaStar since September of 2008 and with PHI since May of 2007.  His previous experience includes:

• 911 Dispatcher
• EMT/Firefighter
• Marine Patrol Officer
• Airplane Flight Instructor
• Helicopter Flight Instructor
• Oil & Gas Pilot in Gulf of Mexico
• EMS Pilot in New Orleans, LA

Certifications include:

• Commercial Airplane Single- and Multi-engine land
• Instrument Airplane
• Flight Instructor Airplane Single- and Multi- Engine Land and Rotorcraft Helicopter
• Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane and Rotorcraft Helicopter

During his time off from ThedaStar Vinnie flies a 23 seater Dash 6 Twin Otter airplane, single pilot, under a military for the US Navy Seals Tactical Air Operations in San Diego, CA.

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Vinnie Mastropieri

Nic joined ThedaStar in February of 2009 and has worked with PHI since March of 2007.  His credentials include:  CPL/Inst Helo CFI/CFII

His past experience includes:

• Flight Instructor - Rotorcraft Helicopter/Instrument Helicopter, Civic Helicopters:  2005-2007
• Captain VFR/First Officer IFR, PHI Inc. Oil and Gas, Amelia, LA:  2007-2009

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Chuck has been with ThedaStar since September of 2008 and with PHI since May of 2008.  He is a certified Airline transport pilot and also holds certifications in Commercial-Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Private-Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane.

His past experience includes:

• 21 years active duty military
• 4 years U.S.M.C. as a jet mechanic
• 17 years as a Warrant Officer in the US Army flying Scout Helicopters as a Standardization Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner

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Chuck Pulver

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Ron has been a pilot with ThedaStar since February of 2005. 

Certifications include:

• Commercial-Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land
• Rotorcraft-helicopter
• Instrument Airplane and Helicopter
• Glider

Previous Experience:

• Montana Agricultural County Extension Office Pilot
• Grand Valley Aviation pilot, Driggs ID
• US Army Scout pilot Fort Bragg, NC
• US Army Instructor Fort Rucker, AL
• Lear Siegler BCS, ACS and Night Vision Instructor Fort Rucker, AL

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Ron Ries

Jim has been with ThedaStar since August of 1997 and has been with PHI from 1984-2001 and June of 2008 to present. 

Certification:  Airframe and Powerplant license

Previous Experience:

• 5 years U.S.A.F Helicopter Technician
• 18 years PHI, Inc. Helicopter Lead Mechanic
• 7 Years CJ Systems Aviation Group Lead Mechanic / Site Manager

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Don has been with ThedaStar since 2008. 

Certification:  Airframe and Powerplant

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