( ) is the world’s largest global commercial
Helicopter operator. CHC has a fleet of 320 helicopters and has been providing helicopter services for more than 50 years and currently operates in over 30 countries, on all seven continents and in most of the major offshore oil and gas producing regions of the world. Based in
Vancouver ,
Canada , CHC's major international operating units are based in the
United Kingdom ,
Norway , the
Netherlands ,
South Africa and
Australia .
CHC's core business is providing helicopter services to offshore oil and gas companies around the world. CHC also provides emergency medical services (EMS), infrastructure maintenance, utilities, forestry, mining, and construction services.
CHC Helicopter Corporation is one of only two global providers of helicopter transportation services to the offshore oil and gas industry and claims to be the most experienced helicopter operator in the world. CHC pilots are qualified for IFR, over-water and all-weather missions. CHC also has capabilities in precision flying techniques and technical support.
CHC has long-term working relationships with most of the major oil and gas companies, including the operating subsidiaries of
BP ,
ExxonMobil ,
ConocoPhillips ,
Royal Dutch Shell ,
Statoil ,
Norsk Hydro ,
Total ,
Chevron Corporation ,
Maersk and
Unocal Corporation . CHC operates the marine
Search And Rescue service for the
Irish Coast Guard at
Shannon ,
Waterford and
Dublin airports and provides commercial Search and Rescue helicopter services for the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency. CHC also provides helicopter services for the
Fire And Emergency Services Authority Of Western Australia and the
Victoria Police Force.
CHC manages its global operations through 8 distinct divisions:
