Tom Norton

Tom Norton has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Tom is currently serving as the President of Helinet Aviation Services from August 2021. Prior to this, they owned TNConsulting since December 2010.

Tom has also held various positions at FLIR Systems. Tom served as the VP of Global Customer Support from June 2020 to May 2021, and as the VP of Operations & Strategic Initiatives from October 2019 to May 2021. Before that, they worked as the Vice President of Global ILS from June 2017 to May 2021 and as the Director of DHS/ALE/Federal BD from May 2015 to May 2017.

Tom started their professional career with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where they served as SIP/Branch Chief/Director from August 1990 to December 2010. Prior to that, they worked as a U.S. Army Aviator from April 1983 to May 1990 and a Flight Engineer in the United States Marine Corps from February 1977 to March 1983.

Tom Norton's education history is as follows:

From 1983-1984, they attended U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary Wing - Ft Rucker and received a degree in U.S. Army Aviator with a field of study in Aviation Pilot.

In 1987, they attended U.S. Army Aviation Training Center - Ft Rucker and completed the UH-60 Instructor Pilot Course.

In 1990-1991, they studied at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) with a field of study in Federal Criminal Investigator.

In 1991, they attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy, specializing in the U. S. Customs Basic Enforcement School.

From 1992-1996, they enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and studied Professional Aeronautics.

In 2008, they took part in the Senior Executive Fellow program at Harvard University.

In 2016, they attended Harvard University for a Leadership program.