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VIH AEROSPACE MMRO NEWSLETTER Q1 2019
HANGIN’ IN THE HANGAR
General Managers’ Message
AS9100
Genesys Dealership
Customer Survey Winners
HAI Heli Expo
BLR
Employee News
EC130
Bell 505
Potluck
Bell 412
General Managers’ Address
Well here we are already mid-point into Q2 and we’re finally completing our Q1 newsletter. This is a testament to how
busy it’s been around VIH Aerospace not only over the winter months but also into spring with all the activity as we
get ready for another busy summer flying season. Analysts are predicting a hot and dry summer, so being ready to
support the firefighting efforts is at the top of everyone’s mind as we get our aircrafts ready. As we said farewell to
2018, we ended the year with our annual employee Christmas Party for the entire VIH Aviation Group. In addition, we
turned our hanger into a dining room and enjoyed our first (and hopefully annual) VIH Aerospace Christmas Pot-Luck
lunch.
We entered 2019 where we left off in 2018 by completing several projects including two complete aircraft paint jobs,
with two more projected for completion this quarter. Our Manufacturing department has been extremely busy turning
our customized & ready to install projects from our 5-Axis CNC machine. This machine is a workhorse and never seems
to stop. Manufacturing has also been busy with bubble windows, sheet metal projects, and structural projects. Our
Component shop has been equally busy with several rotor heads, gearboxes, flight controls, and driveshaft overhauls.
In the Avionics department, it’s been busy as they support many of our in-house projects with upgrades, modifications,
and repairs along with Night Vision installations both internally and externally. Our Engineering department never
stops supporting all of our shops and many of our external customers.
On the trade show circuit, our team enjoyed another great show at Heli-Expo in Atlanta, GA. HAI always proves to be
a great show and seems to get bigger each year. We’ll also be attending CANSEC in Ottawa end-May, so contact us if
you’d like to meet-up with our representatives.
We’d also like to welcome two new industry partners. Although we have been in-
stalling Fast fins and Strakes for several years, VIHA is now a BLR Aerospace partner
and is ready to install their products. In addition, we would like to welcome
Genesys Aerosystems as an industry partner. Genesys is the developer of the HeliSAS
Autopilot System and VIHA is a proud Authorized Dealer for their products.
And the big story of 2019 so far is the achievement of our AS9100D Certification.
Our team worked extremely hard over the past two years to bring this initiative to
reality. I am especially proud of the professionalism of our team and excited about
the new opportunities being AS9100D certified will bring.
On behalf of everyone at VIH Aerospace, we wish everyone a safe and profitable
summer flying season.
Arne Arneson
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AS9100
It is with great pleasure to announce that VIH Aerospace has obtained the AS9100
certificate. The internationally recognized AS9100 Rev D Quality Management
System enlarges the requirements of ISO 9001 to meet the rigorous demands of the
aviation, space and defense industries. The aerospace industry strongly supports this
certification as a principal certification.
Arne Arneson, VIH Aerospace General Manager stated, “Attaining the AS9100 Rev D
status is a great accomplishment for our company as it allows VIHA to standout in
the marketplace as a member of an elite group of companies to hold this level of
certification. Achieving this standard took dedication from our entire team and I am
very proud of our employee’s dedication in reaching this goal. Being AS9100D
certified will assist VIHA in growing our business and expanding our customer base.”
Robert Bertrand, VIH Aerospace
Quality Assurance Manager
added, “Obtaining the AS9100
Rev D certification demonstrates
our commitment and dedication
to delivering quality products and
services. We provide unsurpassed
customer satisfaction by verifying
that our quality management
system is focused on continual
process improvement,
operational risk management and
consistently meeting customer
and regulatory requirements.”
VIHA WOULD LIKE TO THANK
EVERYONE THAT CONTRIBUTED
TO ACHIEVING THIS
CERTIFICATATION. ALL OUR
EMPLOYEES WENT ABOVE AND
BEYOND TO BRING EVERYTHING
UP TO STANDARD AND UNDER-
STANDING ALL THE DIFFERENT
REQUIREMENTS.
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VIH AEROSPACE IS NOW A GARMIN AND GENESYS AUTHORIZED DEALER
HELI-EXPO 2019
This year Heli-Expo was held in Atlanta GA 5-7 March. Our team
enjoyed meeting with familiar faces and also getting to know new
people. The expo was a success and we hope to see everyone
again soon!
2018-Q4 Customer Survey Winner
Congratulations to Al Singh at Campbell Helicopters Ltd
for being chosen as our 2018-Q4 customer survey winner! Our winner is the
recipient of a VIHA Branded item. By completing a customer survey, you are
automatically entered to win a quarterly prize. Keep an eye on your email and be
sure to complete the survey.
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BLR DISTRIBUTOR
VIHA is Now a BLR Distributor for their FastFin® & Strake Systems for Airbus and Bell Helicopters
VIH Aerospace (VIHA) is pleased to announce a partnership with BLR Aerospace www.blraerospace.com
as a Canadian Dealer and Representative for their Rotary Wing products.
BLR Aerospace is known worldwide for their FastFin® Systems for Airbus and
Bell Helicopters as well as Dual Tailboom Strakes for Bell Products.
Contact us today if you require BLRs FastFin® for your Bell 204, 205, 212, 412, UH-1, or Airbus H125.
We are also able to supply and install BLRs Tailboom Strake for your Bell 205/206/212/412 series.
NVIS Installations
VIHA is your NVIS installation experts!
We are currently performing installations & upgrades on S-76, H130
and H135 aircraft. Our qualified avionics team is able to install modi-
fications on a wide variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Con-
tact our sales team today for more information.
http://www.blraerospace.com/http://www.blraerospace.com/products/fastfin-for-airbus/https://www.blraerospace.com/products/fastfin-for-bell/https://www.blraerospace.com/products/dual-tailboom-strakes/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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A warm welcome to our new AME
Leila Zainali
CURRENT
OPPORTUNITIES
VIH AEROSPACE IS ALWAYS
SEARCHING FOR TALENT
HERE’S A LIST OF
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
STRUCTURES ENGINEER
AME - MAINTENANCE
PAINTERS’ ASSISTANT
CNC OPERATOR/
PROGRAMMER
PURCHASING/INSIDE SALES
REPRESENTATIVE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
MORE INFORMATION
www.vihaerospace.com/
careers
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BELL CUSTOMER SERVICE FACILITY CERTIFICATE:
Our updated CSF certificate with the new eye -catching BELL logo is on our Certificate Wall!
All our latest certificates are available on our website
www.vihaerospace.com 43 YEARS
http://www.vihaerospace.com/
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The FAA’s...ADS-B deadline is
January 1, 2020. Is your aircraft
ready?
Installing an ADS-B system will
allow you to continue operating
uninterrupted when the new FAA
regulation comes into affect on
January 1, 2020. Taking action now
will save you time and headaches as
everyone rushes to have it completed
at the last minute. An ADS-B system
will also make your aircraft more
appealing should you be in the
market to sell. VIH Aerospace is a
Garmin certified dealer and installer.
Contact us today to inquire about
how we can provide ADS-B for your
fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
COMPLETED EC130 12 YEAR INSPECTION
COMPLETED 505
ANNUAL INSPECTION! Contact us to book your
next inspection!
Helicopter Types We
Support:
S-61/S76/S-92, Airbus
AS350/AS355, H130/H135
Bell 205 / 206 / 212 / 214 /
407 / 505 / UH-1
http://www.vihaerospace.com/contactmailto:[email protected]
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VIH Aerospace offers top quality on-site paint services for a
wide range of light, medium and heavy helicopters as well as
fixed-wing aircraft. Our Dupont-Certified painters will provide
your aircraft with a durable and visually eye-catching paint job,
including corporate paint schemes and custom paint.
*Logo and decal applications available*
POTLUCK
WE ENDED 2018 WITH A POTLUCK—WHO KNEW WE HAD SO MANY CHEFS IN-HOUSE!
IT WAS MOST ENJOYABLE AND WE ARE HAPPY THAT EVERYBODY IS SAFE BACK AT
WORK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
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RESTORATION OF 412—
UPDATE
Lots of time and hard work
went into this Bell 412 and
what a beauty she is now!
Well done to the team.
2019-Q1 Customer Survey Winner
Congratulations to Teri Hubbs at Conair Group Inc.
for being chosen as our 2019-Q1 customer survey winner! Our
winner is the recipient of a VIHA Branded item. By completing a
customer survey, you are automatically entered to win a quarterly
prize. Keep an eye on your email and be sure to complete the survey.
1962 Canso Rd, North Saanich
BC, Canada V8L 5V5
Ph: 1-250-656-3987
Fax: 1-250-655-6861
Email: [email protected]
www.vihaerospace.com
@VIHAerospace
VIH Aerospace Inc.
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