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Air Center Helicopters

Burleson, TX, US • 250 - 499 Employees
Airlines/Air Couriers

Established in 1986, Air Center Helicopters Inc. (ACHI) is a U.S. owned and operated Small Business concern which conducts standard and non-standard aviation operations for both government and commercial clientele. ACHI specializes in conventional, expeditionary and contingency airlift operations across the globe often in austere, hostile and remote locations. Our capabilities include support of: expeditionary operations; contingency operations; tactical training; ship-based services; scientific research; personnel recovery/search and rescue/casualty evacuation/medical evacuation; utility and technical training.ACHI Corporate HQs is local to DFW airport and only a short commute south of Fort Worth, Texas. ACHI retains a multi-mission profile fleet inclusive of light, medium and heavy lift rotary wing aircraft in addition to long range corporate jets. The ACHI rotary wing fleet is comprised of: Airbus AS350B3e, Bell 206, Bell 412EP, and Airbus Super Puma EC225s. Our fixed wing fleet consists of a Lear 35A and Dassault Falcon 900EX. ACHI is a Part 135 (HAA, HAZMAT, IFR, NVG OpSpecs), 133 (incl. rescue hoist), and 137 air carrier, DoD CARB certified, CAMTS (Special Operations Forces inclusions) accredited airlift support services company that has successfully and safely operated for over three decades. Air Center Helicopters safety statistics are unrivaled in this industry. We maintain a "Safety First" culture throughout our entire organization. We recognize that safe transportation of passengers and cargo are of primary and critical importance. The Management of ACH holds the safety and health of its employees in highest of priority. ACH uses a Safety Management Systems agency-wide approach to aviation operations that includes safety management policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and promotion. Since 1991, our ongoing CARB certification is among the highest safety standard certifications that can be achieved by an air carrier.