OUR TEAM

Our Technical Managers provide our valued customers the best-in-class services with one goal in mind: to deliver superior quality and customer satisfaction while never compromising safety without exception.

Our VIHA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Team consists of some of the industry's most highly skilled and dedicated helicopter maintenance, manufacturing, repair and overhaul technicians. All our AMEs undergo a rigorous, recurrent in-house training program while following Occupational Health and Safety programs and procedures.

Our highly qualified Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Component Technicians and Sheet Metal Technicians are experienced in the repair and overhaul of a broad range of helicopter components and structures, delivered to meet or exceed exacting Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications; as well as perform a variety of detailed structural, sheet metal repairs, fabrication and manufacturing with that same level of quality and expertise.

When it comes to manufacturing our Manufacturing and Fabrication Team’s our attention to detail will add value to your design. Utilizing a variety of state-of-the-art equipment coupled with years of experience, we have the capability to manufacture and deliver top-quality products to match your unique requirements.

Our Avionics Team is among the industry’s best at repairing and maintaining complex and sophisticated avionics systems including Night Vision, FLIR, communications and radar and navigation systems for legacy helicopters, as well as in performing system upgrades and modifications to meet changing operational environments.

Our Paint and Refinishing Team has the skill and experience to design and deliver livery which will allow your aircraft to standout and market your brand. From simple to complex, internal, external, or both, our attention to detail along with the most up to date equipment makes our paint and refinishing department on of the best available.

Equipped with the latest CAD software and technical knowledge, our Design Department offers customers assistance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for special helicopter installations, modifications and upgrades, including all necessary documentation. VIH Aerospace’s design team has detailed knowledge and experience in managing the requirements of regulatory agencies and ensures that products designed and developed meet or exceed industry standards.

  • Arne Arneson

    General Manager and Controlled Goods Designated Official

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  • Brian Thistle

    Director, Business Development, Sales & Marketing

    Phone: 1-250-655-6821

    E-mail: bthistle@vih.com

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  • Ian Teschke

    Director of Maintenance

    Phone: 1-250-655-6883

    E-mail: iteschke@vih.com

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  • Marc Leduc

    MRO Sales Manager

    Phone: 1-250-655-6842

    E-mail: mleduc@vih.com

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