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Patrick Pilolla is a seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience in business development and management roles within the helicopter industry. Currently serving as the Director of New Business Development at CHI Aviation since June 2016, Patrick has also been the Manager of the Fire Division at Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. since July 2008, where responsibilities include coordinating helicopter operations for various domestic and international fire agencies. Prior to this, Patrick held the position of Director of Marketing and Customer Support at Erickson Air-Crane, Inc., implementing a customer support department and leading aircraft sales. Early career experience includes roles as an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic at Midwest Helicopters and as a Helicopter Foreman for the United States Forest Service, overseeing safety and operational management of helicopter contracts. Educational qualifications include an Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Management from Lewis University and an Associate degree in Forest Technology from South Eastern Illinois College.