About us
Since launching their business in 2024, Chris and Emily have grown from operating a single H300 training helicopter to a fleet of three – AS350 B2 Squirrel, MD500N Notar, and H300. Chris is the company’s main pilot and B-Cat instructor, with a varied aviation career across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, including firefighting, drill exploration, instructing, and commercial operations. A farmer as well as a pilot, he brings practical industry insight that helps him support local farmers and guide clients to great hunting, fishing, and scenic locations. Emily oversees operations, drawing on extensive leadership experience in large organisations in New Zealand and Canada, along with post-graduate business qualifications. She is dedicated to creating efficient, practical, safety-focused systems that keep the business running smoothly and ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.
Work with us
Main Divide Helicopters is client focused. This means we work together with our clients to provide exceptional service and amazing experiences. We plan carefully and don’t make a fuss, we just get on with the job safely and efficiently.
Our values
We started Main Divide Helicopters to provide an honest, safe, reliable and high-quality service for Canterbury and the High Country. We love what we do and we like to have some fun along the way!
Our Location
Main Divide Helicopters, located in rural Canterbury, offers quick and easy access to the Southern Alps, allowing for immersive mountain experiences. Flight training has extra valuable mountain flying skills, while our base, just an easy drive from Christchurch, enables quick access for scenic or adventure flights. Commercial clients can save thousands in ferry time when heading to the mountains for different projects.
Contact us
info@maindivideheli.co.nz
+64 27 771 5133
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