About Us

Zephyr Helicopter Company

 

John Witte, Owner and Chief Pilot

John got his training in 1994 at Denver Helicopters in Centennial, Colorado. A year later, he bought the business and has been a professional pilot ever since. In 2002, he moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado and started Zephyr Helicopter. With over 7000 hours, and most of these flying above 6000 feet MSL, John is an experienced helicopter pilot with strong  mountain flying skills and proficiency with Bell and Enstrom products. Witte has current Commercial and Commercial Flight Instructor ratings, and is an Enstrom Factory Check Pilot. 

The primary aircraft used for commercial work at Zephyr Helicopter is a BH206 L3 that has a Part 135 Charter Certificate from the FAA. This ship is the perfect aircraft for anything from power line patrols to sightseeing trips to Search and Rescue in rugged mountain conditions. We have recently been granted a special permit from the US Bureau of Land Management that allows us to access these Public Lands that are restricted for other helicopter operations, which allows us greater flexibility to meet your needs.

John and his skilled aircraft mechanics and ground crew make a superb team for any helicopter work in the Colorado/Wyoming/Utah area.