Ascent Helicopters Ltd.

Ascent Helicopters is a Canadian helicopter operator headquartered in Parksville, British Columbia. The company was founded in 2005 by pilot Trent Lemke. The website says it has operated for over two decades.

The company works across Canada, the United States and international markets. Its work covers utility infrastructure, wildfire management, emergency response, construction, resource management and specialized operations.

Utility services include energized line work, powerline construction and maintenance, and emergency utility response. The website says Ascent pioneered energized line repair using a hoist.

Emergency response covers air ambulance, night vision capable scene response, Class D hoist and fixed line rescue, and standby emergency medevac.

Aerial wildfire suppression includes initial and sustained attack, helitank or traditional bucket work, and support for long term or trial government programs. Resource support covers mining, exploration, forestry and remote camps.

The fleet is described as diversified and multi role, with twin engine capability. The website says it has the most advanced twin engine Bell 212 fleet in Canada, with Transport Canada certified modifications on every aircraft. Worker access is provided by Human External Cargo using a hoist or fixed line.

Support includes an in-house Approved Maintenance Organization with mobile maintenance, a fuel division, a first aid department and 24/7 flight following. The company also runs program consultation, development and training services, including an academy.

Services

• Energized line work
• Powerline construction and maintenance
• Emergency utility response
• Air ambulance
• Night vision capable scene response
• Class D hoist and fixed line rescue
• Standby emergency medevac
• Aerial wildfire suppression
• Resource support
• Program consultation, development and training