Apex Helicopters

Apex Helicopters is a commercial helicopter operator located on the Oregon Coast. The company provides aerial services to the public, private companies, and government customers. Its clients include local municipalities, county agencies, state departments, and federal organizations. The company serves projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The company offers a range of helicopter services. These include scenic air tours along the Oregon Coast, external load work, on demand air taxi and charter flights, wildlife and timber surveys, and remote site support. Apex also conducts aerial application for agriculture and forestry, wildfire suppression, firefighting support, and flight training.

Apex Helicopters operates under several Federal Aviation Administration regulations. It is certificated for Part 91 operations, Part 135 on demand air taxi, Part 133 external load, and Part 137 aerial application. The company is authorized to transport hazardous materials under Department of Transportation rules. It is also approved to conduct flights in Alaska, Canada, and Mexico.

The fleet consists of a Bell 206B-3 JetRanger and an Airbus AS350B-3 Astar. Both aircraft have comfortable front and back seats and large windows for sightseeing, photography, and survey work. They are equipped with navigation, flight following, and communication systems. The helicopters are carded and equipped by the US Forest Service and Department of Interior for agency missions.

The Bell 206B-3 carries four passengers and cruises at 120 miles per hour. The AS350B-3 carries five passengers and cruises at 140 miles per hour. The Astar can lift 1,500 pounds internally or 2,500 pounds externally. Both helicopters carry GPS with moving map, automated flight following, wire strike protection, external cargo baskets, and provisions for remote hooks and heli-torches.

Apex Helicopters holds call when needed contracts with agencies including the Oregon Department of Forestry, Washington Department of Natural Resources, USDA Forest Service, and Department of Interior. The company integrates a Federal Aviation Administration Safety Management System into daily operations. Its maintenance program follows FAA Part 135 standards to reduce downtime and keep aircraft available for customer projects.

Services

• Air Tours
• External Load
• Air Taxi
• Aerial Survey
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Firefighting
• Training
• Wildfire Suppression
• Remote Site Support