Operating for 40 years, we are Sydney’s premier helicopter service provider.
Founded in 1985, we are the longest-running commercial helicopter operator in Sydney. We own our entire fleet of aircraft totaling 8 aircraft. In addition, we have our own dedicated helicopter maintenance facility with licensed helicopter engineers on staff.
Our staff are our biggest asset! We have permanent staff engaged in flying, maintenance and administrative roles. Key staff are listed below:
Mark is the Owner and Chief Pilot of Sydney Helicopters. Mark gained his license in 2002 and is endorsed to fly 10 models of helicopters including multi-engine. Mark has accumulated many thousands of hours conducting airwork activities including feature films, aerial firefighting and external lift work.
Peter has been with Sydney Helicopters after obtaining his Commercial Helicopter Licence in 2008. He has gained a vast amount of experience with VIP/Corporate transfers as well as airwork activities such as photography, film, gas and powerline inspections and various aspects of aerial firefighting work.
James joined Sydney Helicopters in 2013 and has gained a vast amount of experience on a range of missions. These include, charter and air work such as photography, film, powerline inspection, and various aspects of aerial firefighting. He has experience working in remote parts of Australia including WA and the Kimberley.
Adam has been with Sydney Helicopters since 2016 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in aircraft operations. Adam has been a crewman since 1991 and has worked for the NSW Police Airwing. He has a vast amount of experience in winching, rappelling, search & rescue, firefighting and flood operations.
Peter started flying in 1987, flying all over the world and has amassed vast experience in both VFR and IFR, particularly in the Airwork category of flying. His experience includes aerial firefighting, EMS, floods & emergency relief, lifting, AG and pest control.
Shane joined the company during the 2019/2020 bushfire season and brings a wealth of experience to the business. Shane has flown throughout Australia conducting a range of flying activities including general survey, aerial shooting, gravity survey, firefighting operations and charter.
Brett has been flying since 2009 and has a vast experience with Sydney’s controlled airspace, charter, tourism, photography, filming, and airwork such as survey, powerline, floods and fires.
Sam’s journey began in 2013 in New Zealand, undertaking charter & lift work followed by 2 yrs in Canada working on firefighting operations. He then moved to Aus, doing geophysical surveying across diverse Australian terrain. In 2023, he joined our team, obtained his 412 certification & is now proficient in a range of helicopter operations.
Jake recently joined our team & has been flying helicopters since 2017. He began his piloting journey in Canada, primarily in the tourism sector, before returning to Australia. With extensive experience in Sydney’s controlled airspace, including tourism, charter services, filming, & photography, he is now also contributing to the airwork sector in NSW.
Jessica joined Sydney Helicopters in 2019 and manages the finance, payrol and admin aspects of the business. She plays an essential role in ensuring the seamless and efficient running of the business’s administrative and accounting operations.
Julie is a key member of our business and started working with Sydney Helicopters in July 2008! She has now been with us for 17 years managing the administration and accounting side of the business ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Nikki manages the development and marketing aspects of the business, while also taking on occasional crewwork, including aerial incendiary operations, powerline inspections etc.
Roger has over 30 years experience working on helicopters around the world. He is particularly experienced with Bell medium aircraft having worked on Bell 212 and 412 in Papua New Guinea and throughout the Pacific region.
