Welcome to ARIS Helicopters
ARIS Helicopters has proudly served the helicopter industry since 1972, with over 50 years based in Northern California & Southern California. We specialize in precision external load operations, fire fighting, aerial construction and heavy lift projects, power pole and utility lines including communications survey and repair, law enforcement, frost control, seismic work, charter, motion picture support, including aerial cinematography and video production. Our operations are certified under the Federal Aviation Administration as a Part 133 (External Load Operations) 135 (On Demand Charter Operations) and 137 (Agricultural Operations).
Our Aircraft
Our current fleet includes the following aircraft: 1 MD500D, 1 Bell 206B, MBB BO105, 2 Sikorsky S58Ts, and 1 Sikorsky HH52. We are also in the process of building an additional S-62 and S58T to add to our fleet.
Our Pilots
All of our pilots are all certified with the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Justice and have thousands of hours in reconnaissance, surveillance, mountain flying, external load operations, fire suppression via retardant and water dropping, and are long line and short haul qualified.
Area of Operations
ARIS Helicopters is currently based at Corona Airport in Southern California and Hollister Airport in Hollister, CA, however we can provide services anywhere in North America.
Maintenance
Our maintenance team consists of 5 FAA certified and licensed airframe and power plant mechanics, 3 of which have an inspection authorization rating.