Safety & Certifications

PHL holds all the necessary accreditation's required to fly safe and efficient helicopter operations in New Zealand. This includes CAA General Aviation Air Operator Certificate, CAA Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate and CAA SMS Certification.

We are also an approved helicopter operator for:

• Department of Conservation (DOC) - which means we are able to provide aerial helicopter services to DOC such as flying staff in and out of locations, lifting and positioning materials and equipment critical to DOC's operations.
• Fire & Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) - which means we are able to provide aerial helicopter services to FENZ such as firefighting and aerial viewing platforms.
• Local Councils - which means we are able to provide aerial helicopter services to local Councils such as weed control, flying staff in and out of locations, lifting and positioning materials and equipment.

PHL has a strong safety culture and work ethic which is evident in our day to day activities. We pride ourselves on our open and honest reporting culture. By reporting what happens and sharing this with our peers and industry, we can all learn from it and keep each other safe.