Erik is a Bemidji native, and the founding member of AirCorps Aviation. Hokuf has been working in the General Aviation industry for almost 30 years. He has maintained an A&P Certificate with Inspection Authorization (IA) for the last 25 years. Hokuf has built a reputation of being a qualified expert that others depend on for aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, restoration and inspection advice. Erik has started and serves as accountable manager for both FAA Part 21 manufacturing approval and FAA 145 repair station and also serves as AirCorps Aviation’s FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative. 

Before overseeing other mechanics, Erik restored vintage warbirds as well as maintained various aircraft from J-3 Cubs to Dassault Falcon Jets. Hokuf not only works on airplanes, but he flies them as well – he is a Multi Engine Land & Sea Instrument rated Commercial Pilot.

Erik is heavily involved in the Bemidji community, and enjoys helping other entrepreneurs. He serves on several boards in Bemidji including: Security Bank USA, Greater Bemidji Economic Development Corp, and the Bemidji Regional Airport Advisory Board.