Heliwest

Heliwest is a helicopter operator based at Jandakot Airport in Perth, Western Australia. It flies private and corporate charter, scenic flights and specialised aerial work for mining, energy, government and emergency services clients, and runs an engineering and parts business focused on Bell helicopters. The company also offers advanced helicopter pilot training.

Services

• Helicopter charter: VIP and corporate transfers, winery tours, yacht and marina transfers, weddings and events across Perth and WA
• Emergency medical services (HEMS), search and rescue and air ambulance flights with 24/7 availability
• Mining and resource sector support, including geological mapping, heritage surveys, SkyTEM electromagnetic survey missions and personnel transport in the Pilbara, Goldfields and Northern Territory
• Marine and offshore crew transport and medivac to platforms, rigs and vessels
• Aerial inspection of powerlines, pipelines and infrastructure
• Film, photography and media flights
• Advanced training: AS355 Twin Squirrel simulator, gas turbine endorsement, sling, low level and NVIS training

Fleet

The fleet listed on the company site includes the Bell 206, Bell 206L, Bell 429, Eurocopter BO105 and BK117 and Airbus AS350 B2, B3 and B3+ helicopters.

Engineering

Heliwest describes itself as Australia's only Bell Customer Support Facility. Its engineering division services helicopters and aeroplanes and runs a component and NDT workshop offering inspections, overhauls, cadmium plating, dye penetrant testing and refinishing, plus import and export certification support and Bell parts sales.

Company facts

• Head office and hangar at Jandakot, Perth
• AS9110 certified maintenance (achieved 2016, per the company)
• Bell Customer Support Facility
• AS355 simulator approved by CASA, FAA and JAA for IFR and NVFR training