Christopher Powell

Christopher Powell is an experienced helicopter pilot currently working at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters since May 2021 and operating independently since April 2020, focusing on rice pollination, flight instruction, sight-seeing, and aerial photography. Previous experience includes roles at SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS, INC. as a Part 135/136 Charter/Tour Pilot and as a Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor at Southern Utah University. Christopher’s background also includes ski instruction at Brian Head Resort and various leadership positions in the United States Air Force, culminating as Command Chief of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southern Utah University, along with two associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Human Resources Management and Aviation/Airway Management.