Bridger Aerospace

About

Montana Leadership: Tim Sheehy, CEO; Nate Lampert, VP, People Operations

Year Founded: 2014

Location: Belgrade

Full-time Employees: 160+

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting and aerospace services company based in Belgrade, Montana. Founded in 2014 to support frontline firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems, Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in aerial fire-mapping operations, air attack, aerial fire suppression, and wildland firefighter technologies. Bridger’s priority is to address the increasing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and to provide support for ground-based firefighters. The company has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, the most modern fire imaging and surveillance aircraft, and the world’s largest private Super Scooper fleet.