David Ames

Tumwater, WA 98512

Certificates

private

Aircraft Categories

helicopter

Authorized Aircraft Types

BHT-206-L4/BELL/BHT-206MD-369-E/MDHI/MD-369BHT-206/BELL/BHT-206R-22/ROBSIN/R-22RHC-R44/RHC/RHC-R44GARLIK-UH-1H/RDC/RDC-UH1H
About David Ames

David Ames serves as the Assistant Chief Pilot for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) wildfire aviation division in Tumwater, Washington. Working alongside WDNR Chief Pilot Rich Knoth, Ames supports a fleet of firefighting aircraft that predominantly features Bell UH-1 "Huey" helicopters utilized for rapid-response helitack and water-dropping missions. Ames is also authorized as an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner to administer Private Pilot practical tests in helicopters.

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FAA data last updated: 10/12/2026