About Astral Helicopters

Astral Helicopters specialises in helicopters, scenic flights, commercial helicopter works and helicopter pilot training.

	Astral Helicopters is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
	Astral Helicopters holds the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority Air Operators Certificate
	Astral Helicopters?is NZQA accredited and holds accreditation for the following courses: Private Pilots Licence Helicopter (NZQA Level 4) Commercial Pilots Licence Helicopter - Certificate in Helicopter Aviation (Advanced) (NZQA Level 5) Helicopter Instructor Rating - Certificate in Helicopter Instruction (NZQA Level 6)

Astral Helicopters Staff

	Blair Quickfall- Operations Manager. Currently flying Bell 412 aircraft on offshore oil support in the Middle East and instructor with Astral Helicopters. Has flown military support, peacekeeping, construction and more from Iran to Burma and the Sub Antarctic to Africa. ATPL, Instrument Rating, B Category Instructor, Check and Training pilot Bell 412/212
	Dawn Vertongen- Administration Manager. From a strong background of business management and a high profile in the Rotorua business community, Dawn has initiated many of the management and flight operational systems of Astral Helicopters. Dawn administers Astral Helicopters Immigration and Student Visa support, Public Relations, accounts, marketing and more.
	Steph Puckrin - Flight Training Manager. With a wide experience of commercial and flight training operations throughout New Zealand, Steph brings a wealth of knowledge into Astral Helicopters flight training programme. A New Zealand representative soccer player and Olympic Squad member, Steph personifies teamwork and is an accomplished mentor to students. B Category Instructor, Night Instructor, Turbine
	Richard Desborough- Senior Instructor. Presently flying Bell 212's in the South Pacific on Peacekeeping roles, and is Check and Training qualified on the Bell 212. Has flown everything with blades, from Antarctica to the Equator. ATPL H Instrument Rating and Flight Examiner Rating.
	Tony Todd- Maintenance Controller. With over 20 years of aviation experience, Tony offers a lifetime of knowledge to Astral's operations and maintenance control. National power boat champ, National pistol champ, future Olympian.