About Rotor Power
Rotor Power is a family owned and pilot run utility helicopter operator. We specialize in helicopter applications for multiple industries that require rapid, efficient and professional services with an embedded culture of safety. Our pilots are some of the most experienced powerline and vertical reference pilots in the country and operate with the highest degree of professionalism.
Rotor Power maintains professional standards with the highest regard for the safety of our workers and clients. With years of experience and thousands of flight hours, our goal is to work to the highest achievable standard and be your preferred choice of helicopter operator on each project. No job is too big, or small.
Meet the Team
Kelly Smith - Owner and Managing Director
Kelly’s highly developed administrative skills, particularly project management and marketing strategy, provide a strong foundation for the operations of Rotor Power. Previous roles have included marketing, media, communications, public relations, sales and administrative responsibilities in industries as diverse as timeshare, tourism, the lottery, travel and aviation. Her experience includes the development of strategic marketing and sales campaigns, issues management, supervision and management of staff, sales data analysis, events, award submissions and operational tasks.
Phillip Smith - Owner and Chief Pilot
Originally from Australia, Phillip relocated to the United States in 2010 to pursue an aviation career. With over a decade of precision flying, Phillip has accumulated over 7,000 hours of flight in multiple rotorcraft. His leadership abilities have assisted other companies in garnering success. At Rotor Power Phillip uses his comprehensive experience to ensure every project is completed on time, safely. He is type-rated in the Blackhawk, qualified in the Bell Huey, as well as having thousands of hours of flight experience in the MD500 series of helicopters. His knowledge of the aircraft and its abilities to perform in the utility environment, are an extremely valuable tool for Rotor Power and it's clients.
Damien O'Halloran - Owner and Assistant Chief Pilot
Damien moved to the United States from Ireland in 2007 to complete his flight training at Bristow Academy. Damien started his career as a flight instructor, teaching new pilots how to hone their skills. He moved into the utility arena in 2010. Damien has worked with multiple companies over the last decade, gaining valuable experience and thousands of hours as a powerline pilot. He has been the lead pilot at two other large utility companies, managing pilots and linemen to make sure that day-to-day operations run smoothly. He has accumulated over 6,500 hours of flight time, the majority being in the precision wire environment.
Rotor Power maintains professional standards with the highest regard for the safety of our workers and clients. With years of experience and thousands of flight hours, our goal is to work to the highest achievable standard and be your preferred choice of helicopter operator on each project. No job is too big, or small.
Meet the Team
Kelly Smith - Owner and Managing Director
Kelly’s highly developed administrative skills, particularly project management and marketing strategy, provide a strong foundation for the operations of Rotor Power. Previous roles have included marketing, media, communications, public relations, sales and administrative responsibilities in industries as diverse as timeshare, tourism, the lottery, travel and aviation. Her experience includes the development of strategic marketing and sales campaigns, issues management, supervision and management of staff, sales data analysis, events, award submissions and operational tasks.
Phillip Smith - Owner and Chief Pilot
Originally from Australia, Phillip relocated to the United States in 2010 to pursue an aviation career. With over a decade of precision flying, Phillip has accumulated over 7,000 hours of flight in multiple rotorcraft. His leadership abilities have assisted other companies in garnering success. At Rotor Power Phillip uses his comprehensive experience to ensure every project is completed on time, safely. He is type-rated in the Blackhawk, qualified in the Bell Huey, as well as having thousands of hours of flight experience in the MD500 series of helicopters. His knowledge of the aircraft and its abilities to perform in the utility environment, are an extremely valuable tool for Rotor Power and it's clients.
Damien O'Halloran - Owner and Assistant Chief Pilot
Damien moved to the United States from Ireland in 2007 to complete his flight training at Bristow Academy. Damien started his career as a flight instructor, teaching new pilots how to hone their skills. He moved into the utility arena in 2010. Damien has worked with multiple companies over the last decade, gaining valuable experience and thousands of hours as a powerline pilot. He has been the lead pilot at two other large utility companies, managing pilots and linemen to make sure that day-to-day operations run smoothly. He has accumulated over 6,500 hours of flight time, the majority being in the precision wire environment.