about us
BACKGROUND
HeliScope PNG is a BARS-Accredited Company. The BAR Standard was developed to meet an identified need to establish a common global aviation safety assessment and audit protocol which we are very proud to uphold. Safety is our number-one priority. HeliScope PNG's reputation for dependability, trustworthiness and professionalism can be attributed to the caliber of people we employ. All our employees are not only amongst the most experienced in their respective fields, but work well together to approach every project with the client’s goal in mind. Our team works as a team, with communication and respect amongst each other and the client being paramount.
OUR PEOPLE
FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
martin white
Martin has more than 13,000 hours of helicopter time with over 10,000 in command. With his vast experience slinging (6,000hrs) and long-lining (3,000hrs), most of which has been in the mountainous regions of PNG, Martin has the expertise necessary to plan, execute and oversee any project put forward. While he has worked in New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and USA, Martin enjoys meeting the challenging environment of PNG. He has held various positions throughout his career, including Chief Pilot, Chief Flying Instructor and Maintenance Controller, and has been rated on 11 types of helicopters.
QUALITY & SAFETY MANAGER
TREVOR BOCK
Trevor has some 29 years employed in the Aviation Industry, and commenced flying in 1972. He has worked for organisations such as AvLaw, Southpac Aerospace, UASI, Wyvern, ARGUS PROS, Altara, Qantas, Air Fiji, Flight West Airlines and Oxley Airlines.
Trevor has extensive experience in Quality and Safety Management Systems being a current IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) auditor and ISBAO Lead Auditor. He has a Flight Operations background and currently works as a consultant for a number of aviation organisations. As HeliScope PNG’s Quality & Safety Manager, Trevor is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the organisation’s Safety Management System and Quality Management System as outlined in PNG CAR Part 100. Trevor is also a key administrator of our Air Maestro Operations and Safety System. He takes Safety very seriously and ensures it remains our organisation’s top priority.
ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING
MICHELLE NAMURI
Michelle has worked in the Aviation Industry for 16 years, the majority of which has been with Air Niugini in Production Planning. HeliScope is very fortunate to have Michelle’s expertise on the ground, having completed various maintenance, safety and monitoring courses during her career.
SAFETY
IAGSA ACCREDITATION
The International Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA) promotes the safe operation of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on airborne geophysical surveys.
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Member companies conduct low-level survey flights, and are committed to safe aircraft operations. IAGSA develops recommended practices, serves as a center for exchange of safety information and as a repository for specialiSed statistics.
INSURANCE & LIABILITY COVER
HeliScope PNG caters for the most stringent client requirements for Insurance & Liability. Our accident and incident free safety record allows us to offer an enviable liability coverage.
Our aircraft liability coverage exceeds all Oil and Gas Industry standards.