Corporate Helicopters: History

A short history of San Diego's premiere helicopter company.

We have the systems and skill to ramp up for large projects
and the creative vision to work with many different types of industries.

Pilots and staff of Corporate Helicopters, San Diego

A passion and a dream.

Taking their dreams and passions for all things helicopter, Ivor Shier and Deann Shier created what would become the leading helicopter service provider in Southern California. Being strategically located in the heart of San Diego enables us to provide airborne services throughout the Western United States and Mexico.

Foundation:

Shier Aviation Corporation (dba Corporate Helicopters) was incorporated in 1990.

Over the years Corporate Helicopters grew to support the objective of being diverse and flexible, in order to meet client needs.

Corporate Helicopters today:

Today, Corporate Helicopters is San Diego's largest private helicopter company, with experience in a number of fields, including: helicopter charters, helicopter sales, aerial filming, helicopter tours, aerial photography, government helicopter projects, utility projects and more.

Certifications and memberships:

In addition to our experience, our company certifications and association memberships assure you of our qualifications.

Official certifications include FAA 14CFR Part 135, 133, 137, 141 and 145 that provide the necessary approvals for transportation, external load, applications, hazmat will carry, advanced flight training and helicopter repair.

We are also an authorized Eurocopter Service Center and an authorized Robinson Sales and Service Center, as well as a certified woman owned small business.

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