So Much Happening at Chopperline!
It has been a busy couple of weeks in the run up to Christmas for staff and students. Here is a sample of what has been going on....... - Our first Royal Oman Police student, Harith passed his CPL(H) flight test today with our in house ATO and Group Chief Pilot, Ian Paull. Harith now progress onto NVFR, mountain, hook and instrument ratings. Well done Harith! - Chopperline gained CASA accreditation this week allowing us to train students for their Fixed Wing Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating. Well done to Mark Munn and the Fixed Wing crew. - Brett Gallard transferred from our Heliwork Kununurra base this week and joined the crew at our Mackay MPT base. Brett is now flying the Longranger and will be shortly endorsed on the Bell 222 & 430 with a co pilot instrument rating. Brett was selected for the position from our in house candidates and shows the groups commitment to moving our people up the 'ladder'. - Chopperline graduates continue to be successful in finding employment, even outside of the group. Charlie Elliot is now working for Cloncurry Mustering, Martin Miller with Geelong Helicopters and Tim Flanagan with B&B helicopters at Fitzroy Crossing. Well done Gents! We also have additional highly experienced rotary wing instructors joining Chopperline in 2010 to cater for the strong demand. More on that soon. Fly Safe. Nathan Scard.
Off to Work!
2 recent Chopperline graduates Phil Carpenter and Andrew Boniface left Chopperline yesterday all smiles after completing their Helicopter Flight Training to work for McDermott Aviation, based at Cooroy, Qld. Phil and Andy also completed their IREX and ATPL exams in record time, here at Chopperline. The guys will be assisting as co pilots in the Aerial Fire Fighting role during the fire season on the B204/205 and B214 Helicopters. It is wonderful that the relationship between Chopperline & McDermott Aviation allows our graduates into these sought after positions and speaks volumes of the respect that Chopperline graduates are afforded by the industry at large. Well done Phil and Andy!
Chopperline now on Twitter
As well as our regularly updated blogs here on our web site, you can now check out the very latest happenings here at Chopperline via our live Twitter feed. Just go to http://twitter.com/ChopperlineHere you will be kept abreast of aircraft movements, student achievements (their first solo flight, obtaining their license etc) and news from our dedicated team of instructors and admin staff all of which is all part of the helicopter flight training we offer.
Chopperline CFI reaches huge milestone
Chopperline's esteemed Chief Flying Instructor Tub Matheson, flew his 10,000th instructional hour on Friday the 2nd of October 2009. Owner and CEO of Chopperline Grant Kenny, had the honour of being 'under instruction' for the event. Tub and Grant went and carried out an hour of helicopter flight training in the companies Robinson R44. Grant was one of Tub's first 'civilian' students when he joined Chopperline full time back in 1990. Congratulation's Tub!
Position's Vacant
Chopperline have been requested on behalf of our client, the Royal Oman Police (ROP), to advertise for vacancies as a Multi Engine IFR Helicopter Pilot with the ROP. This is a 2 year contract, living in Muscat, Oman. Preferred requirements are: - A109/AW139 type rated - Flight Operation Management Experience - Experience with setting up and amending ops manuals - Previous Chief Pilot Experience - NVG operation experience - Experience on Police tasks Sucessfull applicants can look forward to a tax free salary, furnished accomodation (incl power, water) paid and return airfares for 2 adults and 3 children per annum. All enquiries are to be held in the strictest of confidence with the General Manager, Nathan Scard. Email: recruitment@currykenny.com.au
Royal Oman Police fly with Chopperline
Chopperline Flight Training are proud to announce the arrival of the first group of 8 students from the Royal Oman Police, based in Muscat, Oman. Our new students arrived very tired from a long flight, Muscat - Abu Dahbi - Singapore - Brisbane and arrived at the Chopperline facility on Saturday morning the 16th of May to meet and greet the staff and have morning tea, before going off to their accomodation for a well earned rest. The group are here to conduct their aeroplane flight training and helicopter flight training over the next 9 to 12 months. This will include mutli engine IFR ratings, night VFR, mountain and sling ratings, all with our experienced group of instructors. Welcome to the Chopperline family and enjoy your flight training experience with us!
EC135 Endorsements for CFT Instructors
Early today, our Chief Flying Instructor Tub Matheson and senior grade 1 instructor, Kurt Brumley, left for our Gladstone base to be endorsed on our Eurocopter EC135. They will be endorsed by Chopperline's Mark ' Jayfer' Evans and Matt Feather, our senior base pilots at Gladstone. Matt & Jayfer came to us as Eurocopter 'Tiger' instructors. We anticipate that Tub & Kurt will be away for up to a week while the gain their endorsement and corresponding Marine Pilot Transfer command time. Tub and Kurt will then be used from time to time as relief pilots at both Gladstone and Hay Point. This experience will further benefit Tub, Kurt and our students, given the ongoing exposure to high tech multi engine IFR helicopters is the way of the future in our industry.
Latest graduate becomes a Bell 430 Co Pilot
 Craig DiLizio a recent graduate of Chopperline has just commenced full time employment with Mackay Helicopters, a member of the Curry Kenny Aviation Group. Craig excelled at both the theory and flying programs here at Chopperline and was a stand out to be selected to step straight into our IFR Bell 430 as a co pilot, conducting Marine Pilot Transfers, a huge feat considering he had no aviation experience prior to his course at Chopperline. Craig showed tremendous enthusiasm and impressed all of his instructors and the admin staff. Well done and good luck. Nathan Scard. Group General Manager.
Chopperline's new web site
As Group General Manager I am very proud to announce a completely new look for the Chopperline brand, and our Website. A huge thank you to Duncan our web designer and recent Chopperline graduate. Thanks also to Helena Watkins our course co-ordinator for the content. I hope you enjoy the new site and look forward to seeing you at Chopperline in the near future! Nathan Scard.
2009 Heliwork pilots
 Photo of CEO Grant Kenny and Group Chief Pilot, Ian Paull with the Heliwork pilots for the 2009 season at the Bungles.
The right time and the right place!
Chopperline is not only a great place to start your aviation career but also a fantastic place to make life long contacts and friends within the industry. The flying game is often a case of being in the right place at the right time or knowing the right people. Chopperline just might be able to provide you with that lucky break every new pilot needs! One of the first questions a future employer will ask you is 'Where did you do your flight training?' If you can answer with 'Chopperline,' you are already ahead of the competition. The school has an amazing history with contracts from all over the world and boasts some of the best instructors in the industry as well.
FRIENDLY STAFF AND STUDENTS
Find a welcome and friendly group of staff and students. You will meet and study with students from all walks of life and different parts of the world. As we have a number of students studying at the same time you can study together, helping each other to progress. Nimvale Pty Ltd (trading as Chopperline Flight Training) is an aviation training organisation, offering services that include both helicopter and fixed wing training. It commenced flight training operations at Bankstown in 1977.
EXCELLENT LOCATION AND FACILITIES
 CHOPPERLINE FLIGHT TRAINING offers comprehensive theory and flight training for both aeroplanes and helicopters. It is the largest and most successful combined flying school in Australia. We are an approved international training organisation teaching both overseas and Australian students. We provide diversified and specialised aviation services throughout Australia and internationally in the fields of training, operations and educational courses. ON SCHEDULE TRAINING We realise that your time is valuable. We offer completely coordinated ground and flight training to enable you to complete your course in the minimum time, consistent with giving you the best quality training. We have the staff and resources to ensure you complete your training ON-TIME.
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