Safety
Craig Erickson: managing safety for a large fleet operator
Craig Erickson, safety program manager for Solairus Aviation, explains how his company's safety philosophy helps Solairus be successful.

Craig Erickson took over as safety program manager for Solairus Aviation more than six years ago after his predecessor was promoted to assistant chief pilot (later chief pilot). Erickson studied safety management systems in college and after learning to fly, worked in the air-medical industry in dispatcher roles, eventually joining TriState CareFlight in Utah as dispatch supervisor. After taking on the safety program manager role at Solairus, Erickson stepped up the company’s participation in safety programs and employee participation.