The pictures below are of the San Diego Police Department's Aviation Wing. The mission of the S.D.P.D. is to "Protect and Serve". To help accomplish this mission their aviation wing of four Jet Ranger Helicopters must be kept in an airworthy status at all times. Thanks to the knowledge, skill & integrity of Bob Snow and Ricardo Lemus these helicopters are capable of meeting any demands put on them. Both Bob and Ricardo have many years working on helicopters and their professionalism shows. The AMTA is grateful for their hospitality and their commitment to excellence and the AMT craft. Mr. Snow and Mr. Lemus are truly the "Faces Behind Safety"!

Pride & Honor Ricardo Lemus is proud of his ability to maintain the Jet Ranger & Long Ranger Helicopters that enable the S.D.P.D. Aviation's Wing to meet their daily challenges.	Pride & Honor Ricardo shows some of the components that make up the C30P Rolls Royce engine on the Long Ranger Helicopter.	Pride & Honor Ricardo uses his skill to maintain the Jet Ranger Helicopter by positioning the necessary tools and equipment that will be needed for easy access.	Pride & Honor Ricardo points out the cockpit panel. All of the equipment here is cared for by Ricardo and Bob's many years of experience.

Professionalism & Airworthiness The left side view of the Long Ranger Helicopter cockpit.	Professionalism & Airworthiness The right side view of a Long Ranger Helicopter cockpit.	Professionalism & Airwothiness The upper transmission deck area of a Long Ranger Helicopter.	Professionalism & Airworthiness The tail rotor of a Long Ranger Helicopter undergoes inspection.	Professionalism & Airworthiness A Long Ranger & Jet Ranger Helicopter undergo routine maintenance. The red hoist over the tail boom of the foreground helicopter enables the rotor mast or engine to be easily removed/installed.

Professionalism & Airworthiness The four bays of the S.D.P.D. Aviation Wing's hangar enable the helicopters to be brought inside for heavy or routine maintenance or when the weather dictates their being brought inside.	Professionalism & Airworthiness A Jet Ranger (LH) and Long Ranger (RH) Helicopter are maintained by the S.D.P.D. Aviation Wing's skilled AMTs.