35 Years of Service… And Counting.

Founder of Valley Helicopters, Fred Fandrich, started his helicopter career in 1968 in Northern Canada as an engineer/pilot at Klondike Helicopters on the Bell 47. Fred Fandrich founded Valley Helicopters Ltd. in 1985 moving to its current location on Flood Hope Road in 1991.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Brad Fandrich began his helicopter career working for Frontier Helicopters in 1990. In 1994 Brad began working for Valley and completed his engineering license in 1995. Brad acquired his pilot license in 1999 and took ownership of Valley Helicopters Ltd. in 2015 with 25 years of experience.

Valley Helicopters currently operates with one Bell 206L4, three Bell 206 Jet Rangers and two Bell 407s. In recent years we have expanded our area of operations and scope of work to include seismic exploration in Alberta, mineral exploration programs across Western Canada, heli-skiing here in British Columbia, as well as specialty work in the utility sector such as pipeline patrol and power line construction.

Here at Valley Helicopters we are continuing to grow and adapt to meet customer needs while remaining true to our dedication to quality and customer service.

Our People

Valley Helicopters understands that a dedicated and experienced team provides the backbone to quality customer service.

Our highly skilled staff have years of operational experience to meet and exceed our customers requirements. Our pilots are experienced in mountain flying, coastal weather conditions, and precision external load operations.

The entire Valley Helicopters team strives to provide services that are founded on safety, efficiency and professionalism.

In the Community

For over thirty years, we have been committed to providing support to the local community we call home. We provide support to a variety of organizations that share our desire to bring our community together. Here are some examples of local organizations and charities we work with.

Our Commitment to Safety

Valley Helicopters Ltd. is committed to the safety of all areas of its operations and is dedicated to continually seeking methods of improving the safety culture of the company. The prevention of injury to our employees, customers, and the public, as well as avoiding damage to equipment, property, and the environment are paramount in the values of Valley Helicopters Ltd.’s management and employees.