VIH AEROSPACE MMRO NEWSLETTER Q4 2018 HANGIN’ IN THE HANGAR In This Issue: General Managers’ Message BC Shake-out drill ISO/AS9100 HAI Heli Expo 2019 Employee News Bell 412 Sea King Remembrance day Customer Survey Winner Bell 212 General Managers’ Address by Arne Arneson Wow, where did 2018 go? It seems another year at VIH Aerospace has flown by, and what a year it was. We began the year by completing a 9000 hour S-61 inspection, a Bell 205 refur- bishment, two Bell 407 refurbishments, and four NVIS conversions, all in the first couple of months. Spring saw us completing two more S-61 inspections with modifications for service in Afghanistan. Once the busy summer firefighting season began, we were kept hopping with AOG parts supplies, aircraft refinishing, and inspections. This Fall, our maintenance de- partment has been working long days completing an AS130 12-year inspection, another Bell 212 refurbishment, all the while keeping up with avionics upgrades and repairs. Throughout the year, our manufacturing department has been occupied turning out several custom machining pieces on our 5-Axis CNC machine, numerous bubble windows, sheet metal customization projects, as well as a variety of structural and sheet metal repairs. In the avionics department, it’s been a busy year as the team sup- ports all MMRO activities with upgrades, modifications, and repairs. Our component shop has also been busy with a mixture of gearboxes, rotor heads, flight controls, and drive shaft overhauls. I cannot forget to mention our engineering department as they continually support all departments with innovative engineering solutions as well as STC and repair developments. On the Trade Show scene, VIHA attended Heli-Expo (Las Vegas) in February, then MRO Americas (Orlando) in April, Helitech (Amsterdam) in October, HAC (Vancouver) in November, followed by the Canadian Aerospace Summit (Ottawa) in November. All of these shows and conferences provided an excellent opportunity to keep up with the latest happenings while renewing acquaintances, making new ones, and growing our business opportu- nities. Stay tuned in 2019 as we continue to grow and expand our business. Our AS9100 certification is on track for com- pletion Q1-19. Look for us at Heli-Expo in Atlanta along with other shows and conferences throughout the year. On behalf of everyone at VIH Aerospace, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to VIHAs success in 2018 and it is our wish to all of you for a safe and prosperous 2019. All the Best in 2019 Arne Arneson
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VIH AEROSPACE MMRO NEWSLETTER Q4 2018
HANGIN’ IN THE HANGAR
In This Issue:
General Managers’ Message
BC Shake-out drill
ISO/AS9100
HAI Heli Expo 2019
Employee News
Bell 412
Sea King
Remembrance day
Customer Survey Winner
Bell 212
General Managers’ Address by Arne Arneson
Wow, where did 2018 go? It seems another year at VIH Aerospace has flown by, and what a
year it was. We began the year by completing a 9000 hour S-61 inspection, a Bell 205 refur-
bishment, two Bell 407 refurbishments, and four NVIS conversions, all in the first couple of
months. Spring saw us completing two more S-61 inspections with modifications for service
in Afghanistan. Once the busy summer firefighting season began, we were kept hopping
with AOG parts supplies, aircraft refinishing, and inspections. This Fall, our maintenance de-
partment has been working long days completing an AS130 12-year inspection, another Bell
212 refurbishment, all the while keeping up with avionics upgrades and repairs.
Throughout the year, our manufacturing department has been occupied turning out several custom machining
pieces on our 5-Axis CNC machine, numerous bubble windows, sheet metal customization projects, as well as a
variety of structural and sheet metal repairs. In the avionics department, it’s been a busy year as the team sup-
ports all MMRO activities with upgrades, modifications, and repairs. Our component shop has also been busy
with a mixture of gearboxes, rotor heads, flight controls, and drive shaft overhauls. I cannot forget to mention
our engineering department as they continually support all departments with innovative engineering solutions as
well as STC and repair developments.
On the Trade Show scene, VIHA attended Heli-Expo (Las Vegas) in February, then MRO Americas (Orlando) in
April, Helitech (Amsterdam) in October, HAC (Vancouver) in November, followed by the Canadian Aerospace
Summit (Ottawa) in November. All of these shows and conferences provided an excellent opportunity to keep up
with the latest happenings while renewing acquaintances, making new ones, and growing our business opportu-
nities.
Stay tuned in 2019 as we continue to grow and expand our business. Our AS9100 certification is on track for com-
pletion Q1-19. Look for us at Heli-Expo in Atlanta along with other shows and conferences throughout the year.
On behalf of everyone at VIH Aerospace, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to VIHAs success in
2018 and it is our wish to all of you for a safe and prosperous 2019.