COMMERCIAL HELICOPTERS (AUST) PTY LTD

Commercial Helicopters (Aust) Pty Ltd is a helicopter operator based in Mudgee, New South Wales. The company was established in 1990 and says it has more than three decades of experience serving primary producers, government departments, emergency services, private enterprise and large mining companies. It operates from bases around Australia and uses ground support vehicles so crews can work across the country.

Services

• Forestry and agriculture: fertilising, seeding and pest control to support crop health and yield
• Mining and exploration: fuel supply and crew transport to remote locations
• Mining rehabilitation: dust suppression and hydro mulching for site restoration
• Aerial crane: precision lifting for projects across several industries
• Fire and disaster relief: firefighting support, flood relief, crew insertion and livestock relocation
• Pest control: aerial shooting and baiting
• Survey and aerial inspection of utility assets and infrastructure

Engineering and refuelling

The company has an in-house aviation engineering facility, with an engineering team that is mobile and on call around the clock. It also runs an aviation refuelling fleet, from heavy bulk fuel tankers to fast deployment four wheel drive units, which supports operations during natural disasters and peak periods.

Company facts

• Established 1990
• Head office: Mudgee, New South Wales
• Gold ranking under the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification
• Safety management system and a tailored fatigue risk management system
• Bases throughout Australia