Oil Patch Bits: Maritime Helicopters announces new service locations

Maritime Helicopters Inc., an Alaska-owned business headquartered in Homer, has recently expanded its operations, adding seven new aircraft, including Bell 407s, Bell 206L4s and Eurocopter BO-105 twin engine helicopters. In support of this expansion, Maritime has recruited 15 new pilots and 15 new mechanics along with additional office staff statewide.

Celebrating 41 years in the Alaska aviation industry, Maritime Helicopters was founded in 1973 with a single Bell 47 helicopter. The company has since grown to its current 16 aircraft, an 86-foot helideck-equipped research vessel, more than 30 pilots, 20 mechanics and a versatile support staff, with main operating facilities in Homer and Fairbanks, providing logistical advantages to Southcentral Alaska, the Interior and the North Slope.

Starting June 1, Maritime began providing helicopter support services to Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. at five locations along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. This major long-term contract facilitated Maritime’s expansion of air operations from the North Slope to Valdez. Additionally, Maritime increased its presence in the Aleutians this spring supporting the Aleutians East Borough with ferry service between Akutan and Akun Islands.

In addition to being a Bell Helicopter Customer Service Center and a jet fuel provider for the cities of Homer, Fairbanks, Valdez and Kodiak, Maritime now has aircraft permanently based in these cities as well as in Akutan and Kenai.

For more information contact Maritime Helicopters at 907-235-7771, [email protected] or www.maritimehelicopters.com