Guardian Helicopters Inc.

Guardian Helicopters Inc. is a Canadian helicopter operator based at Springbank Airport, Calgary, Alberta. It has been in operation since 1995 and flies a diverse fleet of Bell and Airbus helicopters, with more than ten aircraft. The company works throughout Canada and internationally, and says it sources helicopters across North America, South America and worldwide for projects that need them. Its stated mission is to supply the right helicopter with an experienced flight crew for each project.

Services

• Forestry: aerial fire fighting with light and medium helicopters in North and South America, coning for beetle control, aerial ignition, cone collection, and GPS and video mapping
• Oil and gas, including seismic work, longlining of seismic equipment, crew moves and pipeline inspection
• Construction, mining and utility support
• Agriculture
• Aerial filming
• Wildlife surveying
• Emergency relief, including moving first responders, equipment and supplies to disaster areas, as well as search and rescue

Fleet

The fleet page lists Bell 412, Bell 212, Bell 205, Bell 206L and Airbus AS350 helicopters, with passenger seating from five to thirteen, internal cargo capacity from 950 to 2,400 lb and external load capacity from 990 to 3,550 lb depending on type. Fuel range figures run from 250 to 390 nautical miles.

Safety

The company says safety is its highest priority at all levels, built on training, open communication, vigilance, prevention and accountability. It operates a Safety Management System with modules designed separately for management, office staff, pilots and engineers. The site cites the Alberta provincial government Certificate of Recognition and says the company encourages safety and technical audits.

Company facts

• In operation since 1995
• Base: Springbank Airport, Calgary, Alberta
• Fleet of more than ten helicopters
• Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with after hours availability around the clock