Dates are set for 2023 Enstrom Maintenance Training
The 2023 maintenance training dates have been released. The classes are held at the Enstrom Helicopter factory in Menominee, MI. Training will emphasize inspection and routine maintenance of the helicopter and its systems. Maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting of the airframe and rotor system components will be covered, along with the main rotor tracking and trail […]
HR Update
We have some very exciting news to share, we have broken the century mark and now there are officially 101 people employed at Enstrom! And we’re still seeking even more qualified individuals who combine dedication, skill, and innovation to join our team! Featured positions: Manufacturing Engineer, Subassembly & Test Manufacturing Engineer, Component Manufacturing Liaison Engineer […]
Employee Spotlight: Dan Nelson
They call me “Tail Cone Dan.” Yeah that’s me, Dan Nelson. I have been in the sheet metal/ sub-component assembly department since I started working at Enstrom in January of 2012. Before I even heard of Enstrom, my manufacturing career started in Peshtigo, Wisconsin at DeCrane Aerospace Seating. For five years I assembled luxury aircraft […]
HR Update
Enstrom Helicopter is growing, and we’re looking for qualified people to join our team, especially engineers. This time last month we had 86 employees, and as of right now we have 98! We’re hiring smart, passionate people who want to help launch Enstrom to the next level. We are as proud to be made in […]
Getting Ready for Heli-Expo
Plans are in the works for Heli-Expo 2023 at Enstrom Helicopter. The largest helicopter show in the world will be in Atlanta, Georgia March 7-9. With over 13,000 visitors from 75 countries to connect with more than 600 exhibitors Enstrom is excited to show off many updates to the aircraft and to our team. We […]
Know When to Say “No”
On a recent flight to Menominee, MI to visit the factory, Chuck Surack, Steve Yaggy, Roger Sharkey and myself were talking about helicopters, as we often do. We started talking about helicopter safety, and while we know that flying in helicopters is safe, how can it be even safer? The statistics of helicopter safety reflect […]
Chuck Surack aiming to take Enstrom ‘to new heights’
After a tumultuous first half of 2022 for the storied Enstrom Helicopter Corp., the future is beginning to look bright once again. In January, after over 60 years of manufacturing helicopters, Enstrom was forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Shortly after, during HAI Heli-Expo 2022, Texas-based MidTex Aviation appeared ready to take over the reins and […]
Enstrom Helicopter Donates To M&M Children’s ‘Future Fund’
Enstrom Helicopter continued its support of our communities by contributing to the M&M Area Community Foundation’s Future Fund children’s savings account program. The $6,000 donation from Enstrom will provide each third-grade student across Marinette and Menominee Counties with an additional $10 incentive for their Future Fund account. In presenting the check, Chuck Surack, Enstrom’s new owner […]
The Future of Enstrom
It‘s been quite an interesting summer at Enstrom! This time last year our corporate campus was very quiet, but this year it’s humming with activity and has come back to life! As of today we officially have 86 employees spread out among all departments, including the factory floor. And on the floor we currently have […]
My Top 10 Pet Peeves as a DPE
Last year I did a 10-part video series titled, “My Top 10 Pet Peeves as a DPE”. I created the series to help pilots pass their practical test or what is more commonly known as the dreaded “check ride.” Check rides can be very stressful, especially for private applicants. Please keep in mind the comments […]
Upcoming Events
Rotors ‘n Ribs
07/07/2023Location: Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH), Indiana
This event is open to all helicopter owners, pilots, and enthusiasts!
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Marinette Logging & Heritage Festival
07/08/2023 — Sun., 07/09/2023Marinette’s Logging and Heritage Festival celebrates the richness of Marinette’s lumbering history.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
07/24/2023 — Sun., 07/30/2023Location: Oshkosh/Nekimi, Wisconsin
Only in Oshkosh will you live seven straight days of world-class aerobatics, history coming alive through airplanes from all eras of flight filling the skies, fun into the night, camaraderie with fellow aviation enthusiasts, and much, much more.
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