CHC Helicopters (Australia)
Australia's leading Helicopter Services Company

Established in 1969, CHC Helicopters (Australia) of Adelaide is the major commercial helicopter operator in Australia. Formerly 'The Lloyd Helicopter Group', CHC Helicopters (Australia) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CHC Helicopter Corporation. The company's operations include on and offshore oil and gas support, emergency medical services, search and rescue and police helicopters. CHC Helicopters (Australia) operates 24 twin engine helicopters and employs a permanent workforce of about 240.

In 1980, the company created its first dedicated air ambulance service and is today Australia's leading operator in this field, operating air ambulance services in the states of Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia and Victoria. CHC Helicopters (Australia) also maintains a search and rescue service for the Royal Australian Air Force, a service that utilises 6 advanced auto hover aircraft.

CHC Helicopters (Australia) has recently provided helicopter support to the United Nations in East Timor.  During this campaign CHC crews have received a number of commendations for exceptional service in a difficult and demanding environment. Our crews also received citations and bravery awards during the deadly 1999 Sydney – Hobart disaster and the 2003 NSW and ACT bushfires.

Offshore

CHC has been providing Offshore Helicopter Support to the Oil and Gas industry since the early 1980's.  These services have been provided to numerous International and national oil and gas companies from a variety of locations throughout Australia with emphasis on the Timor Sea, Browse Basin, Bass Strait and the North West Shelf.   CHC Helicopters (Australia)'s offshore operations utilise heavy category Super Puma's and the medium category Bell 412 helicopters.

Onshore

To carry out onshore operations, CHC Helicopters (Australia) utilises a mixed fleet of SA 365C and 365N3, Sikorsky S76, Bell 212, 412 and 412EP helicopters. Like their offshore counterparts, CHC Helicopters (Australia)'s onshore machines are purpose-equipped for the tasks they perform, including 24 hour, year-round emergency services.

For more information on CHC Helicopters (Australia), please contact:
CHC Helicopters (Australia)
Sales and Marketing
45 Greenhill Road
Wayville
South Australia 5034
Tel. +61 8 8372 7700
Fax. +61 8 8373 3366
chcsales@chcaustralia.com