HI-LINE Helicopters
Helicopter Utility and Agricultural Support Services Throughout the United States.
HI-LINE Helicopters, Inc. has been proudly serving the helicopter industry since 1978 when it was founded by Anthony Reece in Darrington Washinton. HI-LINE has since relocated its base of operations to Atlanta Georgia. Our services extend across the Continental U.S. and Alaska, providing the highest quality of service and safety to our valued customers that include city, state and federal agencies, a diverse corporate list and private citizens.
HI-LINE is an FAA Part 135 on demand charter operator and provides Helicopter, Fixed Wing Charter Services throughout the United States. HI-LINE is a registered FAA PART 133 on demand external load services and HEC Human External Cargo Services Operator. HI-LINE is a registered FAA part 137 allowing us to operate in Agricultural Aerial Spraying Operations.
Hi Lines Founder Tony Reece founded HI-LINE in 1978
Jason Fritz
CEO
Commercial Pilot
Jason Fritz is the Owner and CEO of HILINE Helicopters. Jason’s unique experience and expertise in Utility Construction and Asset Management have helped him to build one of the country’s most effective utilities and construction support services companies. Jason is responsible for the sustainable development of nearly half a billion dollars in real estate and infrastructure projects so far in his career. Jason has overseen the completion of over 5,000 specialized infrastructure and construction projects to date and is pursuing more every day. Jason Founded his business in 1999 with smaller ambitions than the company has grown to become. Jason’s desire to honor the quality workmanship that he was raised on has continued to be a fundamental ingredient in the business’ success. Jason lives in Ball Ground GA with his wife and 3 children.
Ed Wood
Commercial Pilot – ATP
Ed Wood is a Commercial Pilot and Owner of Tango Echo Aircraft Management. Ed has also held leadership roles such as CEO at CSB-System and Director of Sales at Multivac. With a background in business development and management, Ed has a proven track record of exceeding sales objectives and developing key relationships with customers and partners.
Ron Carroll
Commercial Pilot/CFII/A&P
Ron Carroll was introduced to helicopters as he and his fellow infantrymen were transported onto the front lines in the jungles of Vietnam. Chances are Ron Carroll never dreamed that he would one day not only fly and own his own helicopters, but train new generations of helicopter pilots. Whether training student pilots or ferrying passengers, when you’re in the air, experience counts. Few Georgia helicopter training companies can match the 40 years combined experience of Blue Ridge Helicopters’ team of pilots. This Lawrenceville-based full-service company is owned by Ron Carroll, whose experience with helicopters goes back two decades
Parker Williams
Commercial Pilot/Project Manager
Seasoned leader with a passion for results. Highly experienced aerial application and reforestation manager. Extensive travel throughout the country overseeing an array of helicopter and forestry operations. Adept problem solver with interpersonal skills and a drive to cultivate long term professional relationships. Efficient operations due to in-field experience. Analyze, and adapt to on hand issues rapidly with profit and cost in mind.
David McColl
Chief Pilot/Director of Safety/Helicopter Utility Pilot
FAA 135/133 Chief Pilot
Total Time 8500
Helicopter PIC 8300
External Load 4140
Class A 1060
Class B (HEC 1820) 2590
Class C (Needle 45) 540
MD 500/530 7780
MD 600 85
Bell 206/206L 370
AS350/ H125 15
MD helicopters Emergency Procedures Training
Oregon Aero, Crew Resource Management (CRM) Instructors Course.
Utilities Aviation Specialists, Flying in the Wire Environment Course
Utilities Aviation Specialists, Crew Resource Management Course.
First Aid/ Basic Life Support instructor (CPR)
Occupation Safety & Health Administration, 30 hour course.
Alan Stack
Director of Operations
FAA 135/133 Chief Pilot
FAA 137 Supervisor
FAA 135 Check Airman
EASA Helicopter Commercial & Flight Instructor (EU Passport)
FAA Helicopter Commercial, Flight Instructor & Instrument Flight Instructor.
Transport Canada Helicopter Commercial (Canadian Visa)
Production Long Liner in Seismic Bag and Drill ops.
Precision Long Liner in Power Line Support
Class A/B/C
Aerial Saw throughout the USExperienced with CWN and EU contracts – Interagency Carded for Transport, Mountain, Longline, Heli Tanker, STEP, PSD, Snorkel and Rappel
Proficient with Tyler Bench and similar Class A Platforms.
Experienced with stackable Core Drill movements and New Tower Construction
Proficient flying imaging devices including Corona, FLIR 350, Space Cam, WesCam and mapping equipment such as Lidar and Skytem EM systems
Experienced with Kodiak, AgNav, Dynanav, Deloerm etc
Have flown in 50 States, Puerto Rico and Internationally.
Current on Bell 204,205,206,407 – MD500,530,600-Airbus 350.
