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• Estimated at $740 million in direct activity and business brought to the network of some 1,000 vendors
- Industrial footprint
• Nearly 1 million square feet
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- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our products have been flying in the USA since 1957
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our first U.S. sales partnership was established in 1963
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our first U.S. manufacturing partnership was established in 1969
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our SA.313 Alouette II was the first ever light turbine helicopter to enter civil operation in the U.S. (with PHI)
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• We have been a fully-owned U.S. helicopter manufacturer since 1974
- #1 in the marketplace
• We have been the #1 producer of civil turbine helicopters in the U.S. for 9 of the past 10 years
- #1 in the marketplace
• We are #1 in four market segments
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• From the 2 ton EC120 to the 11 ton EC225
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• Our AS350 AStar is one of the most popular helicopters used in the movies!
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- Over 2,500 aircraft delivered
• To U.S. operators since 1957
- Around the world
• Our U.S. aircraft fly the equivalent of 3,500 flights around the world each year
Awards > American Eurocopter Pilot Award
American Eurocopter Pilot Award
The American Eurocopter Pilot Award has been developed to recognize flight experience in Eurocopter’s broad line of helicopters. The award is based on hours flown, and qualifying pilots receive an award pin and certificate for each level reached.
Award Criteria
- Award levels are based on number of hours flown in a Eurocopter helicopter.
- Time in both current production and earlier Eurocopter models is valid.
- Pilots may combine times, if they have experience in flying more than one Eurocopter model.
- Hours should be cumulative, starting with the pilot’s first flight experience in a Eurocopter helicopter.
Award Levels
HOURS FLOWN |
AWARD LEVEL |
Qualification
To receive this award, a letter or e-mail should be submitted by the Chief Pilot or other appropriate Manager. This may be done at anytime throughout the year. Letters should include the following details:
- Award Recipient’s Name
- Current Position/Title
- Current Company
- Award Level Earned
- How the Award Level was Attained
Please indicate if the award needs to be sent to a location other than that found on the letterhead, i.e. directly to the recipient’s address. Letter’s should be sent to:
Communications
American Eurocopter
2701 Forum Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
communications@eurocopterusa.com
Significant Accomplishment Recognition
In addition to the award program previously described, we would like to offer the opportunity to recognize a pilot who has made a significant contribution/accomplishment to your operation (ie. developed an outstanding safety program). Recipients of this special recognition will receive an attractive plaque, suitable for presentation at an official ceremony or awards function. To nominate a pilot, please write or call the Director of Flight Operations.
Questions
If you have any questions or would like additional copies of this leaflet, please call the Communications Department at 1.800.873.0001
- To download the American Eurocopter Pilot Award brochure (.PDF/.14MB)
