Terry Blakemore, Chief Executive Officer

Terry Blakemore, Quantum Helicopters CEO

Terry Blakemore, Quantum Helicopters CEO, F-16 pilot and instructor

Terry Blakemore, Quantum Helicopters CEO, F-16 pilot and instructor in cockpit

Terry Blakemore, Quantum Helicopters CEO, F-16 refueling

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

Daniel assists the Chief Flight Instructor with flight safety, standardization, and quality of instruction. Daniel began his journey at Quantum washing helicopters while attending high school. After graduation, he began flight training and received his rotorcraft private license. He worked as a hangar assistant, then became a mechanic apprentice for two years before resuming his flight training. After many years of hard work, Daniel completed his flight instructor certificate in rotorcraft. Shortly into his tenure as a CFII, Daniel was identified as a top tier instructor and moved into the lead pilot role. Daniel’s rise from an entry level employee to a highly respected Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is a great credit to his work ethic, excellence, and leadership. When Daniel is not flying, he loves to fish.

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.