Our Company

Operating for over 30 years, we are Sydney’s premier helicopter service provider.

Founded in 1985, we are the longest-running commercial helicopter operator in Sydney. We own our entire fleet of aircraft totaling 8 aircraft. In addition, we have our own dedicated helicopter maintenance facility with licensed helicopter engineers on staff.

Our staff are our biggest asset! We have permanent staff engaged in flying, maintenance and administrative roles. Key staff are listed below:

Mark Harrold

Mark Harrold

(Chief Pilot)

Mark is the Owner and Chief Pilot of Sydney Helicopters. Mark gained his license in 2002 and is endorsed to fly 10 models of helicopters including multi-engine. Mark has accumulated many thousands of hours conducting airwork activities including feature films, aerial firefighting and external lift work.

Peter Blackburn

Peter Blackburn

(Senior Line Pilot)

Peter has been with Sydney Helicopters after obtaining his Commercial Helicopter Licence in 2008. He has gained a vast amount of experience with VIP/Corporate transfers as well as airwork activities such as photography, film, gas and powerline inspections and various aspects of aerial firefighting work.

James Williams

James Williams

(Line Pilot)

James joined Sydney Helicopters in 2013 and has gained a vast amount of experience on a range of missions. These include, charter and air work such as photography, film, powerline inspection, and various aspects of aerial firefighting. He has experience working in remote parts of Australia including WA and the Kimberley.

Adam Schofield

Adam Schofield

(Operations Manager / Chief Crewman)

Adam has been with Sydney Helicopters since 2016 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in aircraft operations. Adam has been a crewman since 1991 and has worked for the NSW Police Airwing. He has a vast amount of experience in winching, rappelling, search & rescue, firefighting and flood operations.

Peter Potroz

Peter Potroz

(Senior line Pilot )

Peter started flying in 1987, flying all over the world and has amassed vast experience in both VFR and IFR, particularly in the Airwork category of flying. His experience includes aerial firefighting, EMS, floods & emergency relief, lifting, AG and pest control.

Shane Davidge

Shane Davidge

(Line Pilot)

Shane joined the company during the 2019/2020 bushfire season and brings a wealth of experience to the business. Shane has flown throughout Australia conducting a range of flying activities including general survey, aerial shooting, gravity survey, firefighting operations and charter.

Brett Proctor

Brett Proctor

(Line Pilot)

Brett has been flying since 2009 and has a vast experience with Sydney’s controlled airspace, charter, tourism, photography, filming, and airwork such as survey, powerline, floods and fires.

Jessica Samson

Jessica Samson

(Office Manager / Accounts)

Jessica joined Sydney Helicopters in 2019 and manages the day to day accounts and customer relations aspects of the business.

Julie Manuel

Julie Manuel

(Administration Manager)

Julie is a key member of our business and has been with Sydney Helicopters for 12 years managing the administration side of the business.

Nikki Castano

Nikki Castano

(Business Development & Client Liason)

Nikki has recently joined Sydney Helicopters to help manage the development and marketing side of the business.

Ian Duffy

Ian Duffy

(Chief Engineer)
Roger Matthysen

Roger Matthysen

(Engineer)

Roger has over 30 years experience working on helicopters around the world. He is particularly experienced with Bell medium aircraft having worked on Bell 212 and 412 in Papua New Guinea and throughout the Pacific region.