Erickson, Inc. is a global provider of aviation services to both commercial and governmental entities. It own and operate a diverse fleet of aircraft and provide aerial services, including critical supply and logistics for deployed military forces, humanitarian relief, firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and crewing. The company operates its business through following reportable segments: Commercial Aviation Services, Global Defense and Security and Manufacturing and MRO. The Commercial Aviation Services includes firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, oil and gas services, and other commercial services. The Global Defense and Security segment revenues is derived primarily from contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, international governments, other government organizations, and third parties that contract with such governmental agencies and organizations. The Manufacturing and MRO segment revenues is derived from manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul services for certain aircraft, as well as aircraft sales. Erickson wad founded by Jack A. Erickson in 1971 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.