I gained my Commercial Helicopter pilot licence and started another whole apprenticeship again. Working in this industry brought me amazing experiences and great joy over the 5 years, flying and ground assisting in a range of different fields, including search and rescue, agricultural, fire fighting, pest control and scenic flights. 

I did however, always end up getting my toolbelt back on. In the quiet seasons I was tasked with altering the hangar, building a new office, and built my own house at nights and on weekends. This work kept my hand and head in the trade. These jobs and the fact I was the go-to builder within the team, it meant it was on me to run the projects. From design and build, to project managing and on the tools. My time during these busy years helped me gain a wide range of skills, and a huge appreciation for a safe workplace, as this is also very important around helicopters.