6-May-2026Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters is highlighting strong industry engagement following the “SAR in Action: Building Real-World Response Capabilities” course at Verticon 2026. Delivered as part of the Elevations program, the full-day course brought together aviation and ground professionals for an operationally focused training experience centered on real-world search-and-rescue (SAR) missions. Built around real-world scenarios, the course addressed the... Read more
11-Mar-2026Source: SRT Helicopters
Visitors to Verticon 2026 will find more than advanced aircraft and training discussions at Booth B4703. The team at SRT Helicopters is joined by several highly trained specialized operations K9s, demonstrating the important role working dogs play in modern security and mission support environments. Among the canine professionals on site is K9 BO, a Labrador... Read more
9-Mar-2026Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters recently completed Maintenance Check Pilot training with the Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department in the United Arab Emirates. The program included advanced evaluation training for the Bell 429, with emphasis on post-maintenance flight procedures, aircraft systems validation, performance assessment, and standardized safety protocols. The training supports the consistent and disciplined evaluation of aircraft returning... Read more
13-Mar-2025Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters proudly announces 20 years of participating with Vertical Aviation International at events including HeliExpo and now Verticon. SRT personnel have served on industry working groups and shared a wealth of knowledge and expertise with VAI (formerly HAI) members for 2 decades. “We enjoy meeting our clients at Verticon.” stated Karim Slate, senior SRT... Read more
14-Mar-2022Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters of Bakersfield, California, has lost a cherished member of its team. “It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of our senior instructors, Matt Novellino,” said company CEO Chris Gadbois in a statement. “Matt was indispensable and wore many hats. We offer our condolences to all his family and... Read more
23-Nov-2013
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6-Mar-2011Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters, a leading training organization specializing in disaster relief operations and planning for military, law enforcement and public services agencies in the U.S. and around the world, recently completed a successful year-long disaster response training program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. With SRT’s help, Good Samaritan Hospital, recognized by Healthgrades, Inc.,... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: SRT Helicopters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 5, 2011 – SRT Helicopters, a leading provider of high-risk operational services and training for rotorcraft users and aviation organizations, has successfully completed a major contract, implemented in February 2009, to provide advanced aerial search and rescue (SAR) training for the Chinese Ministry of Transport’s Rescue & Salvage Bureau (MOT/SRB). SRT delivered... Read more
23-Feb-2010Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters, the world’s leading provider of high risk operational services and training, recently conducted a mountain flying and pre-deployment training course for the U.S. Army’s 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) The Brigade’s Standardization Pilot found the SRT training to be very beneficial and very challenging. “Based on my personal experience with this course,... Read more
22-Jan-2010Source: SRT Helicopters
SRT Helicopters, the world’s leading provider of high risk rotorcraft operational training, recently completed two training courses with members of the San Antonio Fire Department’s Medical Special Operations Unit (MSOU). Following the basic courses (Basic Rescue Swimmer training and Basic Short Haul Rescue training), SRT Helicopters conducted real world training in both open water and... Read more
8-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
SRT Helicopters, the world’s leading provider of high risk operational services and training for rotorcraft users and aviation organizations, became the first non-141 flight training school in the U.S. to be approved for the M-1 Visa Student and Exchange Visitor Program.... Read more
11-Apr-2009Source: RotorNews
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17-Mar-2009Source: Rotorhub
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25-Feb-2009Source: Vertical
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