About Scott
Scott is a director at Salient and an enthusiastic advocate for improving safety through focused training. With experience flying UH60 Blackhawk helicopters in the U.S. Army, he has worked across various sectors of the U.S. commercial helicopter industry, including offshore oil and gas, helicopter tours, electronic news gathering, and air ambulance services.
Having held management positions in the U.S., Scott currently operates as a single-pilot IFR Pilot in Command and serves as a Training Captain/Check Pilot for a major U.S. air ambulance operator. He also participates in test flying S70 FireHawk helicopters and serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Training Working Group.
As a Part 135 Training Captain/Check Pilot and FAA Aircrew Program Designee, Scott has developed a deep appreciation for the aviation training process, recognizing the importance of both the journey and the outcomes.
Scott embraces a competency-based approach, aligning with CBTA and EBT concepts, and is leading efforts to adapt Salient’s training methods to transform helicopter pilot training.