About Us
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 the company to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. With over 9000 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 products. John has current Commercial and Commercial Flight Instructor ratings and provides Recurrency Training in a variety of helicopters.
The primary aircraft used for commercial work at Zephyr Helicopter is a BH206L-3 that operates under a Part 135 Charter Certificate from the FAA. This ship is the perfect aircraft for all types of missions in rugged mountain conditions. We also fly hunting charters with the use of a BLM permit through the Little Snake District in Northwest Colorado.
John and his skilled aircraft mechanics and ground crew make a superb team for any helicopter work in the Colorado/Wyoming/Utah area.
Natalie Corser, Office Manager, Flight Coordinator, Field Crew
Natalie is the friendly face at the office who will handle your billing and most of the business related questions. You'll also see her onsite at jobs, driving the fuel truck, and serving as a crew member when necessary. If there's a problem, she can fix it. Originally from Alabama, Natalie has adopted Steamboat Springs as her home and is an integral part of the operations at Zephyr Helicopter Company. If you have any questions about our helicopter services, Natalie can help you out. Just call 970.879.0494.
John Duffy, Director of Maintenance
John Duffy has been the Director of Maintenance for Zephyr Helicopter Company since 1999. John received his Airframe and Powerplant Certificates (A&P) at Cheyenne Aero Tech in 1990, and his Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate in 1995. John is a highly skilled mechanic who is proficient on multiple types of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, and can fix, build, weld and modify just about anything you need help with. He is also a fixed-wing pilot and knows aviation inside and out.
If you have questions on camera mounts, STC's, or any technical information about our BH206L-3, we will refer you to John. And you might see him out on the job site as a crew member or driving the fuel truck in the field.
