Air Rescue & Air Ambulance Services
GCH Aviation is the proud provider and operator of full-time, professional air rescue and air ambulance operations for the Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough Regions as well as air ambulance services throughout New Zealand.
Working With Emergency Services
Working With Emergency Services
In Emergency Dial 111
In Emergency Dial 111
Working Together
We have achieved a world-class, professional air rescue service through a cooperative partnership with The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, District Health Boards, The New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre and nationwide emergency services.
These partnerships are sponsored by Westpac Banking Corporation in Canterbury and on the West Coast by New Zealand Coal and Carbon Ltd (NZCC).
Our facilities include modern hangars in Canterbury, Greymouth and Nelson housing maintenance workshops, training and briefing rooms, with secure storage for specialised medical and rescue equipment. On-site facilities include re-fuelling, night operation lighting and the latest communication equipment for 24/7 coverage.
GCH Aviation also maintains and operates the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service - a fixed-wing air ambulance operating from Christchurch Airport and Nelson Airport, transporting patients from regional centres to advanced medical facilities throughout New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
Our medical teams consist of St John's intensive care paramedics in addition to paramedics and crew employed directly by GCH Aviation. These crew are crucial to the successful outcome of rescue missions.
GCH Aviation provides these services in conjunction with Helicopters Otago Ltd, through a joint venture company called HEMS NZ Limited for the South Island region.
This air ambulance service is the only one in the region activated through the country's 111 Emergency Service through the St John control room. It is this 24 hour, 7 days a week rapid response system that ensures effective and immediate deployment of rescue and air ambulance crews. This service is also used by the region's Fire Fighting Service for fire control, by Police Search and Rescue and by the NZ Rescue Co-Ordination Centre.
Our compliance with air ambulance and air rescue standards are regularly audited by Telarc. Both companies providing these services hold high-level safety awards for more than 20 years of safe operations without harm to self or others.
You're In Safe Hands
GCH Aviation has one of the most enviable safety records in helicopter aviation in New Zealand. We are the only company to hold the prestigious Helicopter Association of New Zealand Diamond Safety Award for 30+ years of continuous service without injury or accident to self, passengers or crew. Combined with the vast international experience of our rescue-trained pilots, regular training, and extensive exposure to extreme terrain, we can ensure our patients are in the best hands.
Rescue Trained Pilots
30 Year Safety Record
NZ Owned & Operated
GCH Aviation
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