Leading Edge Aerospace

05/13/2026

04/21/2026

It’s been a busy winter & spring in the hangar and it’s only going to get busier with summer around the corner ☀️

04/09/2026

Introducing Hayden McLean, a key part of our team since Feb 2025.

Licensed in 2021, Hayden brings solid experience across Bell 212s, Jet Rangers, Long Rangers and AStars. He started out with Sequoia Helicopters, spending a lot of time supporting aerial firefighting operations in tough, remote environments.

Since joining Leading Edge, he’s become a reliable, hands-on part of the crew.

Outside of work, Hayden keeps busy with mountain biking, fly fishing, and life on a five-acre block with his wife, four horses, a growing flock of ducks and a dog.

04/07/2026

OUT IN THE FIELD

With summer around the corner, here’s a goodie from last season. Hayden carrying out a daily inspection on a Bell 212 in Conklin, AB, back in July.

03/03/2026

Jeff, Joe and Todd working through a 12 year inspection this morning. Removing the fuel tank to allow access for detailed inspections of the airframe structure below. A big job, but a critical part of keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

12/21/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Leading Edge Aerospace!

As 2025 winds down, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this year possible; our incredible staff, loyal customers, trusted vendors, supportive partners, and everyone we’ve had the pleasure of meeting along the way.

Stay safe, stay warm, and have a joyful holiday season! See you all in 2026.

11/18/2025

Hidden in Plain Sight: Lessons from the Hangar

Every helicopter tells a story, but the real work happens long before it leaves the ground. Todd Reicher from Leading Edge Aerospace breaks down what nearly 30 years in the hangar has taught him: most maintenance mistakes aren’t about skill, they’re about pressure, assumptions, and human habits.

From a missing screwdriver that flew, to reversed tail rotor bolts, to a rushed rotor head assembly, to a simple misheard instruction that cracked a canopy, each case shows the same truth: safety isn’t mechanical, it’s human.

Todd’s takeaways:

• Keep tight tool discipline
• Follow the manual every single time
• Communicate clearly and confirm everything
• Slow down when pressure ramps up

The best maintenance teams balance precision with culture. Not just keeping machines airworthy but protecting the trust of pilots, passengers, and the communities they serve.

Full blog, case studies, and Todd’s full presentation in the link in bio.

10/16/2025

All hands on deck today for mast removal on our customer’s AS350 B2

10/09/2025

Day two at the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference and we’re having a blast!

Proud to have kick things off last night as sponsors of the Welcome Reception alongside our sister companies Finnair Helicopters and HeliPackers.

Big thanks to Mike and Linda for the huge investment in launching this event and giving visibility to the people behind the machines. Because at the end of the day, it all flows back to maintenance.

Today our amazing AME delivered his presentation - blog to come so look out for that!

Thanks for some of these beautiful photos 📷

09/04/2025

We’re Hiring – EC135 Powerline Utility Pilot

Finnair Helicopters, operating an EC135p2+, is based in Vernon BC and has been providing specialized helicopter services to BC Hydro and other utility suppliers within the wire environment for 20 years. BC Hydro is the transmission electrical utility for the Province of British Columbia Canada.

We’re expanding and will be hiring 1 or 2 full-time permanent pilots to join our Okanagan-based team.If you’re an experienced powerline utility pilot with a passion for flying in the wire environment and providing precision longline services, and if you are experienced operating in mountainous terrain, we would like to receive your application. If you are looking to be part of a highly professional team based in the Okanagan, flying modern twin engine aircraft in the wire environment Monday-Friday, we could be the right fit for you and your family.

What we offer:

- Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation assistance to the Okanagan BC
- Career growth opportunities, including leadership and business development training

What we’re looking for:

- 4,000+ PIC helicopter hours
- Wire environment experience
- Precision longline experience
- Mountainous terrain experience
- Twin-engine and EC135 experience

Apply now https://leaero.ca/job-listings/pilot/