Just six months on the job as Enstrom Helicopter’s production test pilot, Cody Parkovich traces his position to the night he was bartending in Marinette, Michigan. “That night I found out, when I was 23,” that Enstrom was a hometown company. “And I grew up here.”
Cody Parkovich, Enstrom Helicopter Production Test Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- Cody Parkovich transitioned from an F-18 mechanic to a highly versatile helicopter pilot, eventually becoming Enstrom's production test pilot in his hometown of Marinette, Michigan.
- His role as a production test pilot involves rigorous, approximately 5-hour flight tests to ensure each helicopter meets performance standards, all equipment functions correctly, and vibrations are minimized.
- Parkovich's dual experience as a mechanic provides him with deep, hands-on knowledge of the aircraft, which is crucial for his "seat-of-the-pants" test flying approach to ensure consistent feel and flight characteristics for every helicopter.
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