CHC appoints new Australian managing director

CHC Helicopter has appointed Rick Burt, currently senior vice president of Canada’s Cougar Helicopters, as managing director of its Australian operations as it seeks to grow its local business units while aligning them more closely with CHC’s global operations.

“We are delighted to have someone with Rick’s scope and experience join CHC Helicopter,” said Christine Baird, president of CHC Global Operations. “CHC is intent on developing its Australian business and Rick has the right leadership skills and vision to accomplish that.”