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Fred and Valley's first helicopter C-GTYV circa 1985 |
Fred Fandrich started his helicopter career in 1968 in Northern Canada as an engineer/pilot at Klondike Helicopters on the Bell 47. Fred founded Valley Helicopters Ltd. in 1985, operating from a small hangar at Hope airport with one Bell 206 Jet Ranger. The company was responsible for a large part of the helicopter work involved in the construction of the Coquihalla Highway, which was being built at the time. In 1986 Valley opened its base at the Merritt airport with one Jet Ranger, allowing for expansion of the operational area of the company and further growth of the customer base. In time the fleet grew, necessitating a new building in Hope, and in 1991 Valley Helicopters moved to its present location on Flood Hope Road. In 1999 the company began operating its first Bell Long Ranger, and has subsequently added a Bell 407. |
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, as well as heli-skiing here in British Columbia. Valley Helicopters is continually growing and adapting to meet customer needs while remaining true to our dedication to quality and customer service.
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