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March 04, 2004 - Air West, Inc has completed their seasonal hiring, fully staffing the aircraft charter department in preparation for the 2004 fire season. This year’s team includes five pilots new to the company. The new set of pilots bring with them an extensive set of flight experience ranging from passenger and cargo operations in southeast Alaska to executive charter flights in the Northeast to turbine jet experience throughout the country. “I am very excited about this year’s group of pilots,” said Robert Chevaleau, Chief Pilot for Air West. “After sorting through literally hundreds of resumes, I really feel that we’ve been able to choose from, not only the best qualified pilots, but ones that fit very well with the personality of the company.” Pilot training is set to begin immediately and should be complete by the end of the month.

Background on Air West

Air West, Inc is an executive air charter company based in Arizona providing service throughout the Southwest. Established in 1994, Air West has grown to be one of the five largest aircraft charter providers in the Phoenix area. Their fleet contains both piston and turbine powered aircraft, allowing their customers to have the flexibility to choose the equipment that will fulfill their mission, their schedule, and their budget.

In addition to private air transportation and airfreight operations, Air West is an approved aircraft contractor for the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Office of Aircraft Services (OAS), providing “Air Attack” operations (fire surveillance, detection, and management) during the forest fire season. Air West has been working with the USFS and OAS since 1995. In 2002 they were part of the team that contained the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Northeast Arizona and the McNalley Fire in the Sequoia National Park. In 2003 Air West provided aircraft services to help contain the Aspen Fire outside Summerhaven, Arizona, along with several fires throughout Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Air West Inc | (480) 396-0688 | (877) 368-7885 | E-Mail: charter@airwestinc.com