ABOUT ME
I am a 45-year-old aviation professional from Germany with over 20 years of operational experience and 5,500 flight hours. My background includes 11 years of military service and proficiency on multiple helicopter types such as the CH-53, Sikorsky S-76, Leonardo AW139, and qualification as Instructor and Examiner on the AW169. I bring proven expertise in offshore transport, HEMS, HHO (Helicopter Hoist Operations, and marine pilot transfer missions, consistently ensuring the highest safety and performance standards. Alongside my professional career, I am a committed husband and father, combining strong family values with a lifelong dedication to aviation.
Services
I provide professional helicopter training, checking, and flight safety services, specializing in the AW169 as an Instructor and Examiner. My expertise includes offshore operations, HEMS, firefighting, marine pilot transfers, and Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM) to enhance safety and performance.
Simulator Training
Proficiency Checks
Flight Safety / HFDM
Experience
TRI / TRE
Offshore
HEMS
Types and Hours
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| AW169 | 0 hrs |
| AW139 | 0 hrs |
| H145 | 0 hrs |
| CH53 | 0 hrs |
| S76 | 0 hrs |
Total 0 hrs
Additional Experience
| Category | Hours |
|---|---|
| Hoistcycles | 0 |
| Night | 0 hrs |
| NVG | 0 hrs |
| IFR | 0 hrs |
| Offshore | 0 hrs |
Resumé
Manuel Mai
Helicopter Pilot – Instructor / Examiner
Work Experience
2025 — now
Mai Aviation – Founder
2020 — 2025
Heli Service International
2018 — 2020
ADAC Luftrettung
2012 — 2018
Wiking Helikopter Service
2002 — 2012
German Armed Forces
Professional Experience
2023
TRE Leonardo AW169
2021
TRI Leonardo AW169
2020
Captain Leonardo AW169
2019
HEMS Mission Supervisor
2018
NVIS, HEMS Captain ADAC Germany H145 MP and SP
2017
Captain Airbus Helicopters H145
2016 — 2018
Deputy NPFO
2015 — 2018
Captain Sikorsky S 76
2015 — 2017
Captain AW139
2012 — 2014
Offshore North Sea
2012
Type Rating Sikorsky S 76
2010 — 2012
Aircraft Commander Sikorsky CH 53
2009 — 2010
Training to Status Aircraft Commander
2008 – 2012
Several deployments ISAF Afghanistan
2008 — 2009
High Mountain Training, German Alps and Alpnach Switzerland
2007
Training to Status Combat Ready, NVG Combat Ready
2006
Officer Candidates School
2005
Redeployment to Medium Transport Helicopter Regiment 15
2004 — 2005
Type Rating Sikorsky CH 53 with Instrument Rating
2003 — 2004
Helicopter Basic Training
2002
Joining the German Armed Forces
Looking forward to your request
Germany
48499 Salzbergen
+49 176 61043519
manuel@mai-aviation.com
„In aviation, safety is not just a priority, but a mindset“
Igor Sikorsky