Terry Blakemore, Chief Executive Officer
Terry has been an aviation enthusiast since his dad took him flying at age 9. Terry is both a rotorcraft and fixed wing rated CFII. Before his civilian flying career, Terry fulfilled a boyhood dream of flying fighters serving as an F-16 Instructor Pilot in both the USAF and AF Reserves. Terry is a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy with a B.S. in Economics. He holds an MBA in Financial Planning as well as an Associates Degree in Helicopter Flight Instruction. His latest degree he earned through Quantum’s association with Dodge City Community College. Terry has been married for 25 years to his hometown sweetheart, DeLinda. They are blessed to have three adult children, Abigail, Samuel, and Rachel. In his spare time, Terry enjoys spending time with his family and serving alongside his wife as a young adults leader at their local church.
Neil Jones, Chief Operating Officer
Neil has been involved in helicopter and airplane flight training for over 35 years. Before founding Quantum in 1993, he was Chief Pilot for the largest civilian helicopter flight school of that time. Neil holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with ratings in helicopters and airplanes and all helicopter and airplane instructor ratings. Neil is an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. In his spare time Neil enjoys following the SF Giants, and spending time with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty years and his beautiful grandchildren.
Tim Brennan, Chief Flight Instructor
Tim assists with supervising flight instructors, training quality, standardization and safety. Before joining Quantum as a Flight Instructor in 2018, Tim flew HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters in the U.S. Army as a MEDEVAC pilot and officer from 2009-2017. Tim has a B.A. Degree in International Relations and an M.S. Degree in Aeronautics. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and flight instructor certificate with helicopter and instrument ratings, as well as a private airplane rating. Tim enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and two daughters. He also likes fishing, golf, fitness and of course flying as much as possible.
Daniel Hernandez, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Paul Mansfield, Director of Maintenance
Paul is the Director of Maintenance at Quantum Helicopters. Paul is an FAA-licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization; he is also a rated helicopter and airplane pilot. Paul has built and maintained Robinson helicopters since 1986 and has been with Quantum since its inception. He has completed all Robinson Helicopter factory maintenance courses and maintains Quantum’s fleet to the highest standards. When not working at Quantum, Paul spends time restoring old cars, target shooting, watching action movies, and flying as time permits.
Doug Terry, Office Manager
Doug is responsible for customer service, accounting, record keeping and inventory control. Doug literally learned the helicopter business from the ground up: he started at Quantum working part-time washing helicopters.
Gabriella Lopez, Administrative Assistant
Gabriella is responsible for assisting with various operations within the office and providing support to management staff. Gabriella has a B.S. Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University and is currently working towards her Nursing degree. Gabriella recently got married and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Pilots
Juan Aviles, CFII
Emma Carlisle, CFII
Daniel Degracia, CFII
Cody Gibboney, CFII
Gabriel Gonzalez, CFII
Chad Harms, CFII
Ezra Keller, CFII
Zachary Mabey, CFII
Nathan McCarthy, CFII
Cody Nicholson, CFII
Nate Post, CFII
Erick Sigala, CFII
Ryan Swearingen, CFII
Brian Wilson, CFII
Maintenance Personnel
Parker Jones, A&P Mechanic
Ben Miller, A&P Mechanic
Brandon Pearce, A&P/IA Mechanic
Ronnie Forrest, Apprentice A&P Mechanic
Support Personnel
Riley Perry, Hangar Assistant
Luke Jensen, Hangar Assistant