Aero Professional Services

Aerotech is South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation company. We are focussed on delivering innovative airborne solutions to everyday problems across a broad range of sectors. Including emergency services, agriculture, mining, construction, media and more. We work with governments, multinational companies, farmers and aviation regulators to find quicker, safer and easier solutions. With specialised aircraft, innovative thinking and talented, experienced people, Aerotech has been able to solve a wide range of problems efficiently and effectively. Problems that would have been impossible, dangerous, or expensive any other way. Our vision is to excel in airborne solutions for our clients facing critical challenges in complex operating environments.

United Aero Helicopters was formed by Jim Norrie and Sam Borg with the aim of providing a first class helicopter service specialising in the fields of fire fighting and remote area utility support. The company’s management team has been involved in the industry for over 24 years as both pilots and managers of multiple aircraft organisations. We have gained through these years of operating helicopters on a variety of tasks, a reputation for providing an efficient and safe service to our clients. United Aero Helicopters manages and operates a fleet of up to 16 single and multi-engine helicopters. These include AS350 BA, B2 & B3 Squirrel helicopters, Bell 206 Jet Ranger & Long Ranger models, Augusta 119 Koala, Kawasaki BK117 and Bell 212 medium helicopters Our management team has vast experience in the operation of a mixed fleet over remote areas including operations in third world countries. We have developed many systems that monitor the maintenance of the aircraft and the pilots fatigue to ensure both compliance and safe operation. Our control systems have been tested over many years and are effective even throughout the largest of campaign fires. These systems add to our ability to ensure the supply of service. Our service does not conclude when the aircraft finish flying. We are available to our clients 24 hours a day through our communication network and beyond the operational scope; we are always willing to assist the client with advice on any industry issues. Over the past 15 years our team has worked with Energy Companies, Fire and Emergency agencies, Agricultural agencies and Emergency Services including: QLD Dept. of Emergency Services, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW, APLC, Department of Agriculture, Tasmania Fire Service and the ACT Rural Fire Service.

Keyland Air Services provides Aerial Application Services including, spraying, spreading, seeding, baiting and pellet herbicide applications. We also provide aerial waterbombing services to government agencies. We offer the following services Aerial Spraying – Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Foliar Fertilizer etc. Aerial Spreading – Fertilizer, Urea, Seeding etc. Pasture Improvement – Pasture Seeding, Pasture Spraying Granular Herbicides – GP Regain or GP Fluproponate Applications Aerial Baiting – Mice etc. Fire Control – Water Bombing

Central Highlands Aerial Services – are a family-run aerial application company dedicated to providing professional, cost-effective aerial farming services to clients across Queensland and beyond. Based in Emerald, we work closely with farmers, local and international governments and landholders who own large expanses of property and need customised, long-term solutions to manage and maintain it to its full potential. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from aerial spraying, seeding and fertilising to fire bombing and tree clearing. We’re dedicated to giving our customers the quality results they deserve.

Professional Helicopter Services (PHS) was established in 1981 and is now one of Australia’s leading helicopter companies operating from bases in Melbourne, Gold Coast and Central Australia. The company services a multitude of rotary wing operations including Pilot Training, Film and Video Production, Emergency Services including Bush Fire Support, Power Line support, Charters and Tourism Flights. Over the past 40 years, PHS has continuously grown and now manages a fleet of over 30 helicopters. PHS operates Australia’s longest running pilot training school offering training from Initial Training to Advanced Instrument and Night Vision Training for numerous helicopter companies and government agencies across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Based in the NSW Snowy Valleys town of Tumut, Truenorth Helicopters have been operating since 1999. Chief Pilot Jim Ryan first took to the skies in 1989, behind the controls of an aircraft tasked with mustering cattle in the far north. In the true Australian entrepreneurial spirit, it was here, while working on one business, he saw the potential for another; luxury helicopter tourism and aerial support. In 2000 Jim began aerial fire fighting, seeking some more challenging flying, and met fellow firefighter Bridget. With a background in Natural Resource Management and Aerial Fire Fighting, Bridget worked as a fire firefighter and rappel team member in Victoria. Although she was more comfortable jumping out of the helicopter than staying in, Bridget and Jim found an unexpected partnership form. A sparkling new Bell 407 signified the beginning of the company in 1999. Since then, with the support of a great team, Jim and Bridget have continued to climb onwards and upwards. Growing their operation to boast an impressive combination of expertise, knowledge and high-quality equipment, ensuring the job at hand is completed safely and efficiently every time.