Steve Gray
Whistler Base Manager, Rotary Pilot and Safety Officer

Steve Gray is Blackcomb Aviation’s Whistler Base Manager, Rotary Pilot and Safety Officer. He has been flying commercially for 20 years and has over 7750 hours pilot in command on rotary aircraft, incident and accident free. He is endorsed on 8 helicopter types and has extensive experience flying in coastal terrain in all-weather conditions. Steve Gray is the recipient of the Helicopter Association of Canada’s Pilot Safety Award for 7000 hours of accident free flying.

Ben Hawkins
Squamish Base Manager and Rotary Pilot

Ben Hawkins is the Squamish Base Manager and a Rotary Pilot for Blackcomb Aviation. Ben has worked as a full time Rotary Pilot since 1993. He has 5600 flight hours, much of which has been earned in the mountains of BC and Alberta on heli skiing tours. He is Class D certified and has attended the Robert Feerst "Working in the Wire Environment" course. Ben has worked in Africa (Kenya and Uganda) and South America (Peru) and has extensive experience in fire fighting operations, aerial film work, seismic and oil & gas exploration. He is also active in SAR, medivac and emergency response operations conducted throughout the Sea to Sky corridor.

Emma Haggart
Director of Marketing & Sales

Emma Haggart is Blackcomb Aviation’s Director of Marketing & Sales and oversees the marketing incentives that support the diverse needs of Blackcomb’s customers. She has 15 years experience in eco-tourism, hotel management and the helicopter industry, and is an expert in the design and execution of Blackcomb’s heli adventure packages including weddings, adventure challenges, and large-scale corporate events. Emma is also active in the management and support of Blackcomb’s Executive Travel division which includes VIP jet charters.

Garret Mack
Sechelt Base Manager and Rotary Pilot

Garret Mack is Blackcomb Aviation’s Sechelt Base Manager and Rotary Pilot. He has 16000+ hours on 9 different helicopters with over 6000 hours logged in coastal and mountain terrains. Garret has attended Robert Feerst’s course “Flying in the Wire Environment” and is a recognized expert in all aspects of hydro infrastructure including tower construction, power line patrol, crew moves, and sockline pulling.

Graeme Milne
Vancouver Base Manager and Rotary Pilot

Graeme Milne is Blackcomb Aviation’s Vancouver Base Manager and Rotary Pilot. A full time pilot since 1997, he is a qualified instructor on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft with IFR, multi-engine, seaplane and night endorsements. He has been co-pilot and later, Captain, on SK76 Air Ambulance service. His rotary experience includes 6000+ hours flying corporate, utility, oil and gas support, logging, and general charters throughout coastal BC and northern Alberta.