Helicopter services wherever they’re needed
WITH bases across all major Australian capital cities as well as Newman in WA, United Aero Helicopters can respond to helicopter needs promptly and efficiently wherever it is needed.
Throughout Australia and South East Asia, the company specialises in aerial work operations, such as supporting mining exploration in remote desert locations in WA to lifting construction material onto high-rise buildings in the Sydney CBD.
A significant part of United Aero Helicopters’ work is low level long line operations, including airborne geophysical surveys and aerial firefighting.
Whether it is slinging equipment in support of drilling programs, towing airborne electromagnetic systems for geophysical surveys, or conducting accurate water drops with long line buckets on bushfires – United Aero Helicopters flies many thousands of hours on long line operations per year.
Thanks to this focus, it has on its team some of the most experienced long line pilots in Australia, ensuring its customers receive the highest quality service.
United Aero Helicopters’ AS350 B3 is based at Newman and available for charter, aerial work, general exploration support, geophysical surveys, drill rig support, and emergency response.
The helicopter can be reconfigured to suit clients’ needs, be it an external cargo basket, water bucket for firefighting, or medical stretcher kit.
Other aircraft types available at short notice from any of its bases, include the ambulance-equipped IFR twin engine BK117-C1.
Beyond its aircraft and extensive coverage area, it is the people working within United Aero Helicopters that set it apart; starting with company owners Jim Norrie and Sam Borg, who have more than 30 years’ experience in managing remote area helicopter aerial work operations.
“Our task-oriented and highly skilled pilots are carefully chosen for their ability to get the job done effectively and safely, even in tough conditions,” Mr Norrie said.
Mr Norrie said they are supported by a close-knit team of engineers who travel to remote areas when required and diligently perform complex maintenance tasks to ensure aircraft are continuously airworthy – minimising downtime.
In addition to the field crew, a team of motivated and dedicated professionals support flight operations and engineering from behind the scenes, including administration, accounts, maintenance control and every role in between.