Chris Young
Chris brings decades of aviation experience in commercial helicopter, fixed-wing and OEM operations to the Pik West team of aviation professionals. His safety expertise complements and advances our model of employing individuals with real-world aviation proficiency. Chris will be offering a variety of safety related services to Pik West clients.
Chris was an officer and instructor in the Navy (flying the SH-60B) before working as a Helicopter Air Ambulance pilot and at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in several product safety roles. Chris has spent many years implementing risk management solutions in aviation with widespread industry influence:
HAI Safety Working Group, Secretary
HAI Tour Operators Working Group, Member
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), Co-Chair Outreach Team
Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS), Executive Director and previous Board Secretary
CAMTS Aviation and Safety Advisory Committee, Member