About HTXHeli
HTX Helicopters offers flight training programs for aspiring pilots. Our flight school provides training and education for individuals who want to become certified helicopter pilots, including basic flight training, advanced courses for commercial pilots, and specialized programs for specific industries. HTX Helicopters is committed to safety and quality, and their flight school offers hands-on experience in the cockpit, high-quality training aircraft and equipment, and experienced instructors.
In addition to their flight training programs, HTX Helicopters also offers tours and charters for individuals and groups. These tours provide a unique and exciting way to explore scenic areas and landmarks from the air, including city skylines, natural landscapes, and popular tourist destinations.
HTX Helicopters' tour options vary by location and may include custom tours tailored to specific interests or occasions. For example, they may offer romantic sunset tours, thrill-seeker adventure tours, or aerial photography tours.
In addition to tours, HTX Helicopters also provides charter services for private transportation or corporate events. Their charter services allow individuals or groups to customize their itinerary and travel in comfort and style.
Overall, HTX Helicopters' tours and charters provide a memorable and unique way to experience the beauty and excitement of flight, whether for personal enjoyment or business purposes.
In addition to our helicopter services, we also offer a flight school where individuals can learn to fly and obtain their pilot's license. Our team of skilled professionals has years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to providing top-quality training and exceptional service to our students.
Our commitment to safety and staying at the forefront of technology has allowed us to consistently deliver innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients. We are proud to work with a diverse range of customers, from individuals seeking to learn to fly to businesses in need of reliable helicopter transportation.
We are passionate about what we do and are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience. Thank you for considering us for your helicopter services and flight training needs.
Meet our team
Connecticut Team
Tyler Worden
Commercial Pilot & CFI
Tyler Worden grew up in the small town of Colrain Massachusetts, serving as a firefighter EMT for that town while working on farms and doing construction. Tyler has had a passion for aviation since he was a kid and after doing a demo flight in 2017, decided to enroll in the Pro-Trac program with the dream of becoming a fire/EMS pilot. He is now working as a flight instructor here at HTX.
Matthew Shipe
Commercial Pilot & CFI
Matthew is a 27-year-old pilot from Central Pennsylvania who loves the outdoors. He has been flying for over three years and enjoys exploring new destinations. He trained at North East Helicopters and hopes to become a utility pilot one day. When not flying, Matthew can be found hiking, camping, and fishing.
Lucas Paskiewicz
Operations Manager
Lucas has always had a passion for aviation stemming from watching his father fly hang gliders at a young age. Before becoming a pilot, he was an avid skydiver, BASE Jumper, and aviation enthusiast. He worked as a master parachute rigger for the department of defense until he committed his life to rotorcraft. He now resides as the Operations Manager for HTX Helicopters where he can help others pursue their goals in aviation. When not at work he can be found skydiving, riding his motorcycle, adventuring outdoors, or hanging out with his wife and two dogs.
Colin Rooney
Commercial Pilot & CFI
Colin is from a small town in Central Massachusetts. Growing up he spent most of his time racing motocross in the summer, and skiing in the winter. Colin developed a passion for aviation at a young age, when a family friend took him for his first ride in an airplane. When he turned 18, he began a career in public safety as a Firefighter/Paramedic, with plans of ultimately becoming a professional helicopter pilot. After working in public safety for nearly a decade, he was able to start working towards his dream. In 2019 Colin completed his flight training at Northeast Helicopters, and now works as a flight instructor here at HTX Helicopters.
Rhode Island Team
Ciaran Imbush
Commercial Pilot & CFI
Raised here in Rhode Island, Ciaran has always had a passion for aviation. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, he began pursuing his aviation career as a student at HTX Helicopters. After completing his private, commercial, and flight instructor flight training, he now works for the company as a certified flight instructor and tour pilot.
Matt H.
Director of Operation and Chef Pilot
Originally from Connecticut, Matt spent a few years traveling which eventually lead him to flying. He decided to pursue his flying career and the sense of freedom it provided by attending flight school in Utah. After completing his flight training, he was employed as a professional pilot for several years. Since then, Matt has acquired thousands of hours of flight time. That experience, paired with an entrepreneurial spirit, drove him to establish his own helicopter company, HeliBlock.
Tristan P.
Commercial Pilot
As a lifelong resident of Block Island, Tristan has a wealth of knowledge about our island location. He is passionate about flying and enjoys sharing his flying experience with any passenger he brings along. Share your helicopter journey with him to get the perfect Block Island experience!
Michael S.
Chief Pilot
Originally from Massachusetts, Michael’s family moved to Las Vegas when he was just two years old. He was introduced to flying by his grandfather. After relocating to Maryland in 2005 and continuing his education, Michael decided to attend flight school and pursue a career in aviation. Once there, he found a true passion for flying helicopters. With multiple years of experience, Michael is now a certified flight instructor and part-time pilot for HeliBlock.
Michael D.
Commercial Pilot
Micheal grew up in Connecticut and was constantly reminded of his admiration for helicopters as he lived within 5 miles of a local medivac company, LifeStar. Michael was in his last year of high school and ready to become a carpenter when he met one of the Lifestar pilots who ended up referring him to a rotorcraft flight school. From there, Michael went on to receive training from a commercial pilot’s license and is now one of our full-time tour pilots. He is currently working on becoming another one of our flight instructors.
