McMahon Airborne Logistics

McMahon Helicopter Services, Inc. was founded by Brian P. McMahon. McMahon was passionate about aviation from a young age. At 18 years old, McMahon enlisted in the Army and was sent to Vietnam. Unable to medically qualify as a pilot due to his eyesight, McMahon served as a door-gunner in the 190th attack helicopter squadron. Despite terrible odds, McMahon survived his tour and wished to continue flying after returning to the United States.With assistance from the G.I. Bill, McMahon obtained his fixed-wing and helicopter licenses, becoming a second-generation aviator after his father who flew bombers during World War II. Years of professional aviation experience at other companies followed and eventually led McMahon to start his own business. In August of 1980, McMahon leased a single Bell 206BIII helicopter and founded McMahon Helicopter Services, Inc.