Valley Helicopters Ltd.

Valley Helicopters Ltd. is a family business and charter helicopter operator in Western Canada. It has bases in Hope, Merritt and Kamloops, British Columbia. The company was founded in 1985 and has been providing aerial services for over 30 years.

Valley serves the public, government and industry. Its utilities and construction work includes mountaintop and powerline construction, pipeline construction and tower construction. The company also supports highway projects, remote location builds and infrastructure maintenance. Valley is a BC Hydro approved operator for power line work, and it works with oil and gas, hydro and mineral exploration clients.

Natural resource support includes logging support, mineral exploration, heli logging, tree planting, forest fire support, and environmental and wildlife surveys. The company has worked with both government and private organizations in this sector. Specialty lift work, aerial survey and pipeline patrol are also offered.

Heli skiing and avalanche control are part of the winter work. Valley's pilots are experienced in winter flying conditions, mountain flying, coastal weather and precision external load operations.

Emergency services include air support for search and rescue operations across southwestern British Columbia. Valley's pilots are trained in Class D rescue (HETS) with specialization in mountain rescue. The company works closely with BC Ambulance Service and Emergency Management BC, and it provides a rapid medevac response.

Tours and charters include scenic mountain tours, flights for weddings and visits to secluded mountain tops. Gift certificates are available. The fleet is made up of Bell helicopters, including the 206 Jet Ranger, 206 L4, 407 and 429.

In recent years the company has expanded into seismic exploration in Alberta, mineral exploration programs across Western Canada, heli skiing in British Columbia, and utility work such as pipeline patrol and power line construction. Valley also supports local community organizations and search and rescue groups.

Services

• Utilities and Construction
• Natural Resource Support
• Heli Skiing and Avalanche Control
• Emergency Services
• Tours and Charters
• Aerial Survey
• Pipeline Patrol
• Heli Logging
• Tree Planting
• Specialty Lift Work