Heli-Jet Aviation

Heli-Jet Aviation is a helicopter charter and training organisation based at Leeds Heliport, a purpose-built heliport close to Leeds Bradford International Airport. The heliport provides passenger and refuelling facilities seven days a week.

Charter and pleasure flights

Charter work covers scenic flights, lunch and hotel trips, sporting events, business travel, VIP and executive charter, wedding flights, airport transfers and corporate days. Pleasure flights run over Yorkshire in a Bell 206 LongRanger carrying up to six passengers, cruising at about 1,500 feet and 120 mph, with routes passing Harewood House and the Washburn Valley. Individual seats can be bought.

Training

• Trial lessons
• Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter): 45 hours of flight instruction including at least 35 dual and 10 supervised solo, with nine theoretical knowledge exams
• Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Helicopter)
• Type ratings
• Self-fly hire

Training is given on the Robinson R22 and R44, and landing fees at Leeds Heliport are included in the training rates. The site also lists aerial work and gift flights.

Approvals and company facts

• Commercial air transport operations are conducted by v21 Ltd trading as Helicopter Services, AOC No. GB2128
• Flight training is conducted by Heli-Jet Ltd trading as Heli-Jet Aviation, DTO No. GBR.DTO-0264
• Pilots hold UK CAA licences and undergo annual safety checks and medicals
• Based at Leeds Heliport, Harrogate Road, Leeds