A three flight hour minimum per day may apply. Aircraft/Crew standby time will be charged at 10% of the flight rate per crew member. Overnight per diem rates are charged based on locale, which may be accessed at the government GSA per diem portal.
Due to extreme fluctuations in fuel prices, a surcharge may apply, depending upon areas worked. Please call for contract or volume flight rates, surcharges, and daily minimums.
All aircraft are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day! Give us a call at 805-985-5416 and we’ll help you manage your next charter!
Aspen operates Type 2 and 3 helicopters along with fixed wing airplanes capable of conducting firefighting support around the United States and Alaska. All helicopters are external load and water bucket capable. Aspen will provide on-site helicopter fuel and rigging support as needed for the project.
Aspen’s airplane fleet has the capability to provide infrared mapping with live stream data to ground support personnel in firefighting or other environmental scenarios.
Aspen Helicopters has extensive experience in LIDAR mapping, both with airplanes and helicopters. All aircraft are available 7 days a week. Reach out to us to schedule your next LIDAR project.
All installation work is FAA Approved. Aspen owns STC SR01649LA for a large interior photogrammetry hatch in Bell 206L “Long Rangers.”
We normally recommend a chase fuel service vehicle for helicopter work, as jet fuel is not readily available in remote locations. All of our aircraft are equipped with automated GPS tracking systems.
Our airplanes are equipped with “Bubble Windows” for vertical viewing, camera ports and large interior photogrammetric hatches that allow for easy, accurate photographs and look-down observer placement. We have a long history of working with the state and federal environmental agencies, as well as private contractors and companies.
Call us today at (805) 985-5416 for your next marine survey.
We’ve been providing California with a variety of agricultural services for forty plus years. Give us a call at 805-985-5416, and we’ll help you manage your agricultural aerial application needs.
Aspen Helicopters Inc. was formed in 1980 with two leased helicopters and has grown into its current location in Oxnard California with ten Bell helicopters, eight multi-engine airplanes from Partenavia and a Fairchild Merlin IIIB.
Through operation of these aircraft, Aspen Helicopters supports multiple Government entities, corporations, small businesses, general public and the farming community by providing safe, effective, and cost-efficient air transportation.
Aspen also owns and operates a FAA Part 145 Repair Station and Oxnard Jet Center, both located on the Oxnard airport.
We operate a FAA Repair Station at our main office, located at Oxnard Airport. Our shop rate is $125 per hour.
Call for availability (805-985-5416).
Aspen Helicopters is a Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business as designated by the U.S. Business Administration.
Unfortunately, due to our operational commitments, we are unable to guarantee specific dates and times. We’ll work with you to meet your schedule. Please give us a call at (805) 985-5416 or email us at dispatch@aspenhelo.com.
We are not equipped to provide flight instruction of any kind. Please check the nearby airports of Santa Paula and Camarillo for your instructional needs.
Call (805) 985-2490 for current fuel prices. You may also find additional information on the Oxnard Jet Center webpage.
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Unfortunately, we have had to retire Santa and his Reindeer. After almost 40 years of bringing fun and joy to 3 generations, Santa reached the end of his aviation service life. we have thoroughly enjoyed giving Santa a lift around Ventura County, and we hope the many memories we all have of him visiting your homes and families will last another generation.
We thank all of you for your encouragement and support of “Santa in Lights” for all these years.
Setting the Standard Since 1980.
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