Columbia Helicopters

About Columbia Helicopters

Columbia Helicopters, Inc. is a global operator of heavy-lift helicopters and also provides maintenance support for commercial and military customers around the world. Columbia was the first successful helicopter logging company, and is a national leader in selective timber harvest by helicopter. It also engages in the transportation of construction materials, such as power line towers, pipelines, rooftop HVAC units, steel, and ski lifts. Other flight operation projects include military support operations, petroleum exploration support, and aerial application of water and chemical retardants on forest fires.

In addition, Columbia Helicopter offers depot-level maintenance service to aircraft and components to customers around the world. Services offered include engine maintenance services, aircraft transmission repair and overhaul, hydraulic component overhaul services, avionics and electrical systems installation and repair, sheet metal work, non-destructive testing, and painting.

The company was founded in 1957 and is based in Aurora, Oregon.

Website	http://www.colheli.com/
Employees	201-500 employees View all Columbia Helicopters employees
Industry	Airlines/Aviation
Location	Wes Lematta Field at the Aurora State Airport, 14452 Arndt Road NE, Aurora, Oregon 97002, US
Founded	1957
Keywords	Helicopter Charter, Construction Services And Support, Fighting Forest Fires, Helicopter Logging, Helicopter Maintenance Services, Military Logistical Support, Petroleum Exploration Support, Chinook Mro, Heavy Lift Helicopter