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Pilots and Crew

We fly in what can be incredibly challenging terrain and employ some of the region's most skilled and experienced pilots.

Our pilots are handpicked not just for their flying experience, but also their extensive knowledge of Fiordland and Aoraki Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.  

Safety is the number one focus for all of us at Southern Lakes Helicopters and influences everything we do – from our pilots and flight crew, to flight operations staff and office staff.

Michael Hayes
CEO / Pilot
Andrew Hefford aka Heff
Pilot
Ben Young
Pilot
Rebecca (Bex) Jones
Southern Lakes Helicopters Office Manager – Te Anau
Ngaire Lindsay
Safety Administrator
Snow Mullally
Pilot
Katerina Carbin
Flight Operations
Richie Hunter
Safety Manager / Crewman and Rescue Winch Operator
Toby Morris
Pilot
Andrey Myagkay
Aoraki Mount Cook Manager
Simon Trotter
General Manager Operations
Matt Deaker
Pilot
Nathan Gibson
Pilot
Lloyd Matheson
Crewman and Rescue Winch Operator / Occurrence Investigator
Paul Mitchell aka Mitch
Pilot
Pete Brown
Pilot
Lucy Taylor
Office Administrator
Donna Holland
Office Administrator
Kylie Rabbage-Maaka
Flight Operations
Simon Turner
Pilot
Clint Miles
Pilot
Jeff Ormrod
Pilot
Tony Delaney
Pilot
Shaun Rolls
Pilot
Henry Coulter
Pilot
Sam Inness
Pilot
Gregg McAlister
Pilot
Our Fleet

Give the perfect gift for all occasions, with a Southern Lakes Helicopters gift voucher. Gift vouchers can be redeemed on any of our scenic flights.
Our experience

We’re proud to have provided quality helicopter services in the Fiordland region for more than 40 years and with some of the most experienced pilots in New Zealand.
Safety

All company operations are done in accordance with the company Safety Management System approved by the CAA, where we require all staff to represent a strong safety culture.
Sustainability

Southern Lakes Helicopters are strongly committed to the protection of our unique environment and are responsible in the use of natural resources.