Mark Schimanke

Blackcomb Helicopters

Serving British Columbia, Alberta, the US Pacific Northwest and points beyond for almost 30 years, Blackcomb Helicopters is the region's leading independent helicopter charter company. Blackcomb Helicopters's fleet is comprised of a large and varied fleet of helicopters performing an array of specialized aerial operations. Clients span a diverse spectrum of key industries, businesses and public services, and including: power line construction, repair and maintenance; construction; forestry; tourism; film and TV production; utility work; firefighting; search and rescue; emergency airlifts; and executive charters and personnel transport. Headquartered in Whistler, the company operates bases at Vancouver/Richmond (YVR), Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Bridge River Valley, Lillooet and Sechelt and Edmonton Alberta. The company holds all current and applicable Air Operator and Aircraft Maintenance Organization certificates and authorities. Blackcomb Helicopters is co-owned by John Morris and the McLean Group, which also owns and operates Vancouver Film Studios.