Helitech is pleased to announce the expansion of our Hydraulic overhaul shop at our Canadian facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Our past hydraulic capabilities were focused on the Bell aircraft including B212, B214, and UH-1H. With the expansion complete, Helitech’s capabilities have grown considerably and now include the S76 Main Rotor & Tail Rotor Servos, Main Rotor Dampers, Landing Gears and Shock Struts, S61 Primary Servos, Main Rotor Dampers, HP Manifolds, Retract Cylinders, Brake Cylinders, Uplock Cylinders, Tail Shock Struts, and Main Landing Gear Shock Struts (‘N’ & ‘L’ Model). In the coming months Helitech hopes to add UH-60 Primary Servos to our capabilities list.

"In order to stay a step ahead in the Hydraulic industry, Helitech has explored several avenues to better support our customers’ needs while staying competitive” stated Corey Steinberg, Marketing Manager of Helitech Support Services.

“Over the last three months Helitech has invested heavily in cores which will be utilized as exchanges for our customers’ requirements,” Corey said. “The purchasing of cores combined with a healthy stock-up of general inventory hardware, and utilization of alternate approved rework facilities will enable Helitech to support our customers with quicker turn-times and better service.”is new position. “Ian’s familiarity with all product lines within Helitech and the associated regulatory, technical, and administrative paperwork duties make Ian the perfect choice to lead our Quality Assurance program,” Corey Steinberg said. “Ian’s extensive maintenance background and expertise will ensure that the very high quality levels and standards for which Helitech Support Services is recognized will be maintained. “

Helitech Support Services is pleased to announce Ian Northey as the new Quality Assurance Manager. “Ian has been with Helitech since 2006 as our Structures Manager and brings with him extensive knowledge in the field of Structures and Maintenance,” Corey Steinberg, Marketing Manager at Helitech Support stated. A licensed “M” and “S” Transport Canada Maintenance Engineer, Ian brings with him over 31 years of combined helicopter and fixed wing Structural and Maintenance experience to his new position. “Ian’s familiarity with all product lines within Helitech and the associated regulatory, technical, and administrative paperwork duties make Ian the perfect choice to lead our Quality Assurance program,” Corey Steinberg said. “Ian’s extensive maintenance background and expertise will ensure that the very high quality levels and standards for which Helitech Support Services is recognized will be maintained. “

Helitech Support Services is pleased to announce Kelly Loewen as the new Director of Maintenance. Kelly comes highly recommended with over 16 years of industry experience," Corey Steinberg, Marketing Manager at Helitech Support stated. A licensed AME, Kelly brings a balanced perspective to the company with his extensive line maintenance background and component overhaul expertise. "He will make a huge impact not only in the day to day operations of the facility but with his vast knowledge of the S76 Aircraft, he will play a vital role in expanding Helitech's capabilities.”

Oct. 2, 2008

Helitech Support Services is pleased to announce their new Panel Repair Program for the S76 Aircraft. Corey Steinberg, Marketing Manager Helitech Support, stated, “Helitech has a proven track record with the S76 Aircraft and adding this new Panel Repair Program only strengthens our relationship with our existing customer’s needs”. Helitech’s Repair Program includes 50+ plus panels off the S76 ‘A’ thru ‘C+’ models and will be expanded to 60 panels total by year end. Behind the scenes, Helitech utilizes a state-of-the-art Autoclave to aid in the repair program. “Our Autoclave is the workhorse of the program,” Corey Steinberg said. “Having skilled and reliable technicians along with our state-of-the-art Autoclave ensures Helitech’s continual growth in the S76 Market.” For more information please download our brochure here.

Sept. 24, 2008

Helitech Support Services is pleased to announce the signing of an 11 million dollar contract with Panama National Air Services for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) of five Bell 212/UH-1N aircraft. “This deal was the culmination of two years of hard work and dedication and we’re happy to finally be working on these aircraft,” Greg Bartlett, Vice President Helitech Support, stated. This contract will see Helitech completing one aircraft every six to eight months for a total contract length of two years. Commenting on the contract Greg Bartlett replied “This is a great contract for Helitech and I know we have the technicians and the resources to complete the contract on time and within budget.”