Captain Heather Sugden

Owner & Head of Training

EASA ATPL(H), IR(H), FI(H), FE(H)

R22, R44, H300, Bell 206, EC120

With over 10,000 hours of global flying experience under her belt, Heather is our most experienced pilot. Self funded in America, she has flown all over the world in a number of roles, from charter to offshore in the North Sea. Now our in-house examiner and manager of all things Heliyorks.

Dream Job: Relaxing in the Alps

Email: heather@heliyorks.co.uk

Captain Mark D'Arcy-Burt

Chief Flight Instructor

EASA CPL(H), IR(H), FI(H)

R22, R44, Bell 206, AS355, AW139

During his career in the Royal Navy, Mark self-funded his helicopter training. Since leaving the Armed Forces he has gained vast experience in offshore helicopter operations and flight experience in charter and yacht operations. After working for various other training schools, he is now our leading Flight Instructor. 

Dream Job: Heliski Pilot

Email: mail@heliyorks.co.uk

Captain John Stone

Flight Instructor

EASA CPL(H), FI(H)R

R22, R44, H300, Bell 206, EC120

Our newest member and serving ambulance and former air ambulance paramedic. John brings a new dimension to our team with experience in Commercial helicopter charter. His experience with other helicopter types, allows us to spread our wings beyond the Heliyorks fleet.

Dream Job: Air Ambulance Pilot

Email: mail@heliyorks.co.uk