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Major Erik Hals
Branch Chief SAR Helicopters,
Royal Norwegian Air Force Warfare Centre
- SAR helicopter pilot for the last 11 years, flying the Sea King Mk43b and now the AW101-612 SAR Queen.
- Bachelor's degree in military studies, with specialization in leadership, logistics and resource management from Royal Norwegian Naval Academy.
- Executive master's degree in "Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management" from Nord University Business School.
- Current position: Branch Chief for the SAR Helicopter Service in the Royal Norwegian Air Force, as well as an active SAR duty pilot at the 330 Squadron.