Dave Tibbetts

On Aug 9^th 2010, Dave assumed the position of Director of Shop Operations.

He is responsible for overall supervision of all sections of Columbia’s maintenance and repair organization. Prior to assuming this position , Dave spent 20 years in aircraft maintenance based in Aurora, starting as a structural mechanic in 1986.

Dave moved to a lead mechanic position in 1995 supervising the structures swing shift and moved to the position of Structures shop chief in 2001.

In 2006 Dave became Hangar operations Program Manager and retained this position until assuming the duties of the Drive and Rotor manager in 2009.

Prior to joining Columbia helicopters Dave attended Big Bend Community college in Moses Lake Washington obtaining his Airframe and Power plant license.