Ed Helmick

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Helmick has been a pilot for 30 years and a flight instructor for 20 years. He has been involved in flight school management for the past 18 years that involved the acquisition of over 100 airplanes. Over the years worked with thousands of students and 100’s Of flight instructors. 

nvolved in flight center development since 1988 with a flight training program that increased 300% in three years, started several other general aviation programs with rapid growth and success. Involved in writing flight training material since 1995.

A Diamond Aircraft supporter since the first DV20 arrived in North America 1993 and enthusiastic about the future potential of light general aviation.

Ed academic qualifications include a masters degree and numerous publications.

As Chief Operating Officer, Ed’s philosophy is customer service and team Building.