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Philosophy

"Total solution providers".

We strive to combine rigorous attention to safety with the highest level of customer service and total flexibility. We recognise that every customer and every project has a unique set of requirements.

Our team will respond accordingly to your needs whether requiring regular services or a tailored solution.

Just let us know what you'd like to do and how far you'd like to go.

Quality Philosophy

The Director's commitment to quality has ensured the Company has a fully documented management system, which is continually audited.

Qualmark endorsement is reviewed every year, ensuring best practice systems are kept in place.


Mission Statement

"We are united in our commitment to provide a safe and reliable helicopter service to our clients and to work in an environment where we look out for each other and where each activity is planned, controlled and where necessary, improved. We are also committed to operating in a professional manner that will not undermine the integrity of our service or the Aviation Industry in general."

New Zealand Tourism Online Gold Membership

About Us

There's no such thing as a normal day for Nelson Helicopters.

Ever since forming in 1983 our dynamic, highly successful, privately owned business has been all about "providing an experience of excellence for each and every customer". No wonder every day is challenging and immensely rewarding.

Our team at Nelson Helicopters is proud to be Qualmark endorsed, as this shows our customers we have met the strict criteria required. This involved implementing an operational plan that ensures the safest possible operation over and above the standard legislative requirements. We appreciate the values of environmental, customer and staff wellbeing and continue to strive to achieve a higher standard.


The Team

Dion Edgar  -Nelson Base Manager

Dion started his flying Career 10 years ago locally in the Motueka Nelson region. Some of Dion's experiences range from flying from Tuna boats to shifting Drill Camps in the remote areas of Alaska. Dion's expertise is in Long line, Fire Fighting and Mountain flying. Dion is also a B Category Instructor.

Air Crew

Every Nelson Helicopters Pilot has been selected on 'Natural aptitude, experience, attitude and passion for flying'.

Our pilots excel through their personal breadth of knowledge, disciplined approach, continuous training and aspirations of excellence. All this and they're relaxed, affable and thoroughly interesting guys to fly with!


The Nelson Helicopters Fleet

 The fleet presently consists of the following aircraft types:

  • Eurocopter AS350S/D  - takes up to 6 passengers
  • Jet Ranger Bell 206 - takes up to 4 passengers
  • Robinson 44 - takes up to 3 passengers

Our staff have wide experience operating many different types of aircraft, and should you require another aircraft for any particular reason we are completely flexible. Nelson Helicopters can almost certainly access it via strategic partnerships with New Zealand's leading aviation companies.


Recent Achievements

As an industry leader Nelson Helicopters has been featured in numerous articles and publications. However there are many achievements both public and private of which we are very proud.

2008

  • Aviation Safety Managment System course from University of Southern California
  • Certification in Accident Reporting and Investigating
  • Instigating and Implementing Health and Safety Employment Act in the workplace

2006

  • Moved into new purpose-built hanger
  • Jeanette Lusty appointed deputy Chairman of the Helicopter Division of the Aviation Industry Association.
  • Jeanette Lusty was appointed Chairman of The Tourist Flight Operators of New Zealand in July.

2005

  • Jeanette Lusty appointed as CEO to company
  • Company moved operations to Nelson Airport
  • Robinson 44 added to the fleet

2004

  • Achieved Qualmark endorsement Jeanette appointed Nelson Commerce Board
  • Jeanette appointed to committee of "Women in Aviation"

Quality Assurance

Nelson Helicopters enjoys a reputation as an Industry Leader and as such is featured in many articles, magazines and Awards

  • We operate under our own CAA Air Operator Certificate
  • We strictly honour our full concessions from the Department of Conservation
  • Nelson Helicopters is a Civil Aviation certified Rule Parts 135 which allows the company to carry out passenger transport and aerial work throughout New Zealand.
  • Nelson Helicopters are Members of Commerce Nelson.
  • Nelson Helicopters are members of the Tourism Industry Association.

 

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