- Commercial pilot CPL(H)
- Flight instructor FI(H)
- Mountain flight instructor FI MOU(H)
- REGA - Pilot
Flying career:
Rick completed the private pilot test for small aircraft in 1995, before taking the helicopter test three years later. In 2002 the CPL(H) commercial pilot license was added. He was gradually able to carry out more and more jobs as a pilot at BOHAG, where he was employed as an aircraft mechanic. In 2011 he moved to REGA, first as a technical pilot and from 2013 as base manager and pilot of REGA 10 in Wilderswil.
Education and profession:
After training as an electronics technician, he worked as a flight assistant at HELOG and thus his first job in aviation. Rick completed further training to become a federal diplomat. dipl. Aircraft mechanic and worked as such until he got his first job in the cockpit. He also took on the role of quality manager and base manager at BOHAG.
Hobbies and free time:
In addition to flying, Rick enjoys spending his time diving, traveling (preferably in Scandinavia), jogging and skiing. He is also an avowed fan of SC Bern.
Favorite helicopter:
Every pilot has his or her “sweetheart” – including Rick. For him it is HB-XPP, an SA315B, also known as “Lama”. He flew this machine in his early days as a pilot for BOHAG.
Tip/motivation for anyone considering starting training to become a helicopter pilot:
As a helicopter pilot you will never be bored, you always have variety and you have to be aware of your responsibilities. Solidifying the qualities you need to fly will also help you in other life situations. Realizing yourself, your wishes, dreams and goals is the strongest and most reliable source of motivation for becoming a helicopter pilot.
Ricks' motto:
“Once you have experienced flight, you will walk the earth forever with your eyes turned skyward. Because that's where you've been and that's where you'll always be drawn again.” Leonardo Da Vinci
