Victoria, B.C. Head Office

The VIH Aviation Group operates our head office from the Victoria International airport.   The VIH Aviation Group headquarters houses a large parts and overhaul facility that deals globally, a design and manufacturing plant for specialized helicopter interiors, crew quarters as well as an FBO for corporate and domestic fueling.

Service Centers

Each of the VIH Aviation Group service center locations have a hangar facility so that our helicopters never sit out in harsh weather conditions.  Crew Quarters are also available at each of our remote bases.

Fleet

The VIH Aviation Group operates a large fleet which gives us the versatility to supply the required type and number of helicopters on short notice; from light to heavy lift aircraft.   We are well equipped to meet the needs of our clients both international and domestic.

Value – Added Products

In addition to our versatile fleet, we also offer a variety of value added products to our customers, including:

•  Bambi Buckets
•  GPS Global Flight Tracking
•  Concrete Buckets
•  Tree Pruners and Rakes
•  Wire Stringers
•  Video Camera Ball

Experience

Each member of our management team at the VIH Aviation Group has logged countless hours in the aviation business.  Our crews are hired and trained for service excellence and high skill levels.   

Safety

Each year, all VIH Aviation Group pilots are put through rigorous training courses as well as specific orientation on all helicopters they will be flying.  Maintenance staff attend factory approved proficiency courses on a regular basis.   Safety is priority at the VIH Aviation Group and as a leader in the helicopter industry with a reputation for safety that is second to none; we employ only the best for our own fleet.

Environmental Awareness

The VIH Aviation Group is an environmentally sensitive company.  We have implemented a "fly neighborly" program to minimize impact on human and animal populations.  We have also installed EnviroTank TM fuel tanks at all of our locations and have an extensive safety program to minimize environmental damage.

Large Inventory

Our large inventory of parts and in-house expertise enables us to minimize our own down time while providing maximum service to our customers.

The VIH Aviation Group serves a large and diverse number of clients, each with particular needs.   Each company within our Group caters to different markets.  

We specialize in the following areas: 

VIH Helicopters
•  Forestry
•  Oil and Gas
•  Mining
•  Government Agencies
•  Service Industries
•  Emergency Medical Services
•  Aerial Photography and Filming
•  Private Corporations & Others

VIH Logging Ltd.
•  Heli-Logging
•  Aerial Construction
•  Forest Fire-Fighting
•  Heavy-Lift

VIH International

•  Construction
•  Fire-Fighting
•  Heavy Lift

VIH Aerospace

•  Engineering and Design Services
•  Component Repair and Overhaul
•  Air Ambulance Conversions
•  Avionic Installations and Wiring

Western Airways (USA Division)

•  Heli-Logging
•  Fire-fighting

Cougar Helicopters Inc.

•  Offshore passenger transport
•  First Response Search and Rescue

YYJ FBO Ltd.

•  Fuel (Avgas, Jet A-1)
•  Additives
•  Knowledgeable Staff
•  Private lounge
•  Boardroom
•  Flight planning
•  Accommodations
•  Ramp and hanger parking
•  Catering
•  Maintenance