Light Utility Operations

Swanson Group Aviation operates the AS350 series helicopters.  They are available for utility flight operations of all kinds. These helicopters are the workhorse of the commercial light helicopter class, and can lift up to 2,459 lbs.  and carry five passengers.

SGA has wide experience in seismic crew and drill support operations, and has utilized our Lama aircraft for extensive airborne magnetometer work in demanding flight conditions domestically and in South America.

SGA has multi-experienced pilots with high flight hour time in longline and crew support operations in mountainous terrain worldwide. We maintain an extensive inventory of spare parts for our aircraft and perform our own maintenance. Our AS350 aircraft is utilized regularly for:

• Seismic field support, utilizing bag runners, DynaNav or Kodiak GPS systems, and specializing in drill, crew transport and longline operations.
• Airborne magnetometer surveys
• Powerline support
• Wildland Firefighting Heli-Tack operations
• Aerial seeding and straw mulching
• Mining operations support
• Construction lift operations including HVAC units, ski tower sections, concrete pouring, sockline pulling and crew transport.