Rose was formerly Vice-President of Maintenance and Quality at Heliwelders Canada and General Manager at Trans North Helicopters. Rose’s addition will further broaden Heliproducts depth of experience in the Airbus Helicopters product line and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, according to the company.

Paul Cockell, CEO of Heliproducts, said: “James has outstanding industry and leadership experience, as well as a deep knowledge of the helicopter market from his 30 years in the rotory-wing sector. We are very pleased to welcome James to our team and look forward to his contributions.”

Heliproducts Industries is a full-service MRO that provides helicopter maintenance, modification and inspection services. Heliproducts has paint and refinishing capabilities in addition to component repair, avionics, engine, sheet metal and composite repair support. The company is a Safran-approved CDC for any engine-related support, along with spares and a full-time engine maintenance shop. It holds Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals.