The VIH Aviation Group includes a variety of unique aviation companies and divisions all specially formulated to work together, providing exceptional dependability and service for our customers both domestic and international.   With over 50 consecutive years of helicopter management experience, the VIH Aviation Group is well poised to provide quality helicopter services throughout the world.

The VIH Aviation Group operates a fleet of approximately 85 helicopters consisting of 14 varieties including Sikorsky, Kamov, Eurocopter and Bell.   The VIH Aviation Group services many helicopter charter markets including forestry, oil and gas, air ambulance services, offshore oil personnel transport, mining exploration and aerial construction.   In addition to these services, the VIH Group operates a major helicopter repair center as well as an FBO corporate aircraft terminal offering fuel services at the Victoria International Airport.

The oldest aviation company within the VIH Aviation Group is VIH Helicopters Ltd., which celebrates its 50th anniversary of successful operations in the helicopter industry this year.  

In 1955, VIH Helicopters was established in Victoria, Canada with a single Bell 47 helicopter and has successfully grown to meet the challenges of an ever-changing industry.   As Canada's oldest privately owned helicopter company, VIH Helicopters employs a team of over 250 professionals and provides a multitude of specialty helicopter services.

VIH Helicopters pilots and aircraft maintenance personnel are some of the most skilled and specialized in the industry, with a safety record second to none.   Currently, VIH Helicopters is a member of the VIH Aviation Group of companies who continue to operate their head office out of the same Victoria location from which the original company first began.  

In 2000 the VIH Aviation Group began its expansion into the international marketplace, and is well positioned to continue to provide quality helicopter services to its customers both domestic and international.  

"Pride in Service Since 1955"

The VIH Aviation Group team includes many dedicated people working all over the globe that are essential to our success.  These people work in the helicopter industry because they are passionate about the aviation industry and they take pride in working to high standards.  These people are essential to the safe, productive and professional teamwork that supports each and every flight.  

At the VIH Aviation Group, our pilots and aircraft maintenance personnel are some of the most skilled and specialized in the industry, with a safety record second to none.   Our pilots undergo rigorous initial and recurrent training in all conceivable helicopter emergency procedures on a regular basis.  Aircraft Maintenance Engineers undergo recurrent training in-house, and attend various manufacturer training programs.  All VIH Aviation Group employees are trained in Occupational Safety and Health programs and procedures.

At the VIH Aviation Group, people are our greatest asset .  We are proud of them and of the professional standards to which they aspire.