The Specialized Airborne Law Enforcement Program (S.A.B.L.E.) at Silver State Helicopters was born from Jerry’s passion for law enforcement. S.A.B.L.E provides affordable helicopter police services for drug abatement, patrol, firefighting and a number of other air support services for cities and counties that could not otherwise afford it. Through the S.A.B.L.E. program Jerry donated and flew in rescue missions during the search for Elizabeth Smart and provided humanitarian relief and rescue support for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Most recently, the National Republican Congressional Committee appointed Jerry to serve on the Business Advisory Council and Nevada State Governor Jim Gibbons placed him on The Public Safety Transition team. In 2005, he was awarded the corporate hero award from the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for his work and leadership in the community. In November of 2007, Silver State Helicopters was acclaimed as one of the hottest companies to watch and Jerry Airola was selected as entrepreneur of the year by In Business Las Vegas. A devout philanthropist, charitable recipients include the Nevada Center for Missing Loved Ones, the Make a Wish Foundation and flight donations to organ transplant recipients and terminally ill children.