SkyLine Helicopters Ltd.

Skyline Helicopters Ltd. is a helicopter operator established in 1996 and based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The company describes itself as a specialized aerial services provider. It also offers luxury helicopter transportation and wine tour experiences.

For nearly three decades, Skyline has built a reputation in vertical reference long line mountain operations. It serves forestry, heli skiing and resource sectors in some of Canada's most demanding environments. The company says it has held COR certification for health and safety for a long time.

Services include aerial construction, where precise placement of loads and people is needed. Skyline pilots have also flown in film and TV work, including several feature films, commercials and a Netflix series.

Forestry and firefighting work covers fire agencies across Canada. The helicopters use Bambi Max buckets, foam delivery and GPS navigation for accurate delivery of water, materials and crew.

Heli skiing clients include MICA Heli Skiing, Bella Coola Heli Sports and Northern Escape Heli Skiing. The company says it hand picks its ski pilots, who come from a mountain background.

Hydro work includes steel and pole setting, sock line pulling, insulator hanging and longline slinging. Search and rescue work includes Class D and medevac operations. The company also supports mining exploration, and seismic, oil and gas work.

The fleet includes Bell 212 HP helicopters and Leonardo AW119 MKII Koalas. The 212 carries up to 14 passengers, and the Koala carries up to seven. The Kelowna facility is a Transport Canada approved maintenance organization under AMO approval 145-96, and Skyline is an authorized Leonardo service center.

Services

• Aerial construction
• Film and TV
• Forestry and firefighting
• Heli skiing
• Hydro
• Mining exploration
• Search and rescue
• Seismic, oil and gas
• Luxury tours and transport