Australian Helicopter Industry Association

17/06/2026

Congratulations to Brodie Adler, one recipient of the 2026 AHIFF Helicopter Maintenance Engineers Scholarship!

Brodie is a 2nd year rotary apprentice at in Cairns. As a mature-age apprentice juggling multiple jobs to fund her training, Brodie's commitment, grit, and her genuine passion for the industry are exactly what this scholarship was created to support.

The $4,500 award will help Brodie invest in the specialised tooling she needs to grow her skills and focus more energy on her training and development. She hopes, once qualified, to work in regional and remote rotary wing operations. We hope Brodie's story inspires other women to consider a career in rotary wing maintenance.

Being part of the AHIA means access to opportunities like this for your people, and your business.

Congratulations, Brodie!

Awarded by AHIA in partnership with AHIFF and AMDA Foundation Limited at RotorTech 2026, Gold Coast.

16/06/2026

🚁 Speaker Announcement | RHC Pilot Safety Course
📍 Darwin | 7–9 July 2026

We're excited to welcome Daniel Huesca, Senior Technical Support Representative at Robinson Helicopter Company , as a speaker at this year's course.

With 30 years at RHC, Daniel brings rare depth to everything he teaches. His career spans subassembly, quality control, rigging, and technical support — meaning he's had his hands on virtually every system inside an R22, R44, and R66. He holds an FAA A&P licence with Inspection Authorization, plus a private pilot licence on the R22.

When Daniel talks about how these aircraft work — and what can go wrong — he speaks from experience that's hard to find anywhere else in the room.
Daniel will be making the trip out from America especially for this course, and we can't wait to have him in Darwin.

🔗 Registrations open → https://www.austhia.com/rhc-pilot-safety-course

11/06/2026

🚁 Speaker Announcement | RHC Pilot Safety Course | Darwin 7–9 July 2026

We're thrilled to introduce Guillaume Maillet, Chief Flying Instructor at Robinson Helicopter Company, as a speaker at this year's course.

Guillaume brings close to 30 years in rotorcraft operations and over 10,000 hours of dual instruction to the table. As a Robinson factory instructor for more than two decades, he's trained pilots across the full spectrum — from private applicants through to commercial, law enforcement, and military aviators. His focus has always been the same: risk management, sound decision-making, and real aircraft proficiency.

Guillaume will be travelling out from America especially for this course, and his sessions will be well worth showing up for.

🔗 Registrations open → https://www.austhia.com/rhc-pilot-safety-course

10/06/2026

Safety initiatives like this sit at the core of what the AHIA is here to do. We exist to support the people who keep Australia's rotary aviation industry flying, and that means more than advocacy and membership. This course is one of the most direct ways we can deliver on that commitment.

"The pilots attending this course fly low, fast, and alone across some of the most remote country on earth. They operate in conditions that demand exceptional skill, sound judgement, and up-to-date safety knowledge, and they deserve access to world-class training to match."
- Julian Fraser, CEO AHIA

The AHIA has a responsibility to ensure that the industry we represent has access to the best possible safety resources, and partnering with Robinson Helicopter Company and Helico Australia to deliver this course in Darwin is a direct expression of that commitment.

This is not a tick-and-flick. It is a practical, in-depth program built for pilots who take the muster work seriously.

Dates: 7–9 July 2026
Location: Darwin, NT
Venue: Mantra Pandanas, 43 Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800
Registration closes: 2 July 2026
Investment: $900 + GST per person (all catering & functions included)
Tickets: https://www.austhia.com/rhc-pilot-safety-course

Built for the Real WorldThe RHC Pilot Safety Course is designed to sharpen safety awareness through practical, relevant education and training — specifically tailored to the real-world demands of mustering pilots.Sessions will reinforce aircraft limitations, correct operating procedures, and the s...

28/05/2026

🚁 DARWIN, 7–9 JULY — PILOT SAFETY COURSE 🚁

Hard country demands smart flying, and this course delivers exactly that.

The Robinson Helicopter Company Pilot Safety Course is heading to Darwin this July and we want YOU there.

Delivered in partnership with the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) and Helico Australia , this 3-day course is built for real mustering pilots, covering the stuff that actually matters in the field:

‼ Accident causes & how to prevent them
‼ Aircraft limitations under pressure
‼ Emergency procedures for tough terrain
‼ Human factors fatigue, stress & decision-making
‼ POH knowledge that works on the job
‼ CASA regs & professional standards

Plus a Day 3 technical session with Robinson’s own Senior Technical Support — Daniel Huesca — including a live Q&A. 🔧

🍻 NETWORKING DINNER — Night 1 (7 July)
Canapés, drinks & good company all included in your ticket. Come connect with the broader helicopter community. More speakers to be announced soon!

💰 $900 + GST
Includes everything — 3 days training, welcome dinner, all meals & course materials.

📍 Mantra Pandanas, Darwin City
⏰ Registrations close 2 July — don't miss out!

🔗 Link in bio or head to: austhia.com/rhc-pilot-safety-course

22/05/2026

The RHC Pilot Safety Course is coming to Australia.
Hard Country. Smart Flying.
7-9 July 2026

Delivered in partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company & Helico Australia, & supported by the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), this course represents an important investment in operational safety, pilot competency, & standardisation across the Robinson fleet.

Robinson helicopters are the backbone of mustering & remote bush operations across Australia. From low-level stock work and long days in harsh conditions, to isolated regional flying where judgement and aircraft handling matter every minute, these aircraft and the pilots flying them operate in some of the most demanding environments in aviation.

Industry-led safety initiatives like the RHC Pilot Safety Course give muster pilots and bush operators the opportunity to sharpen operational awareness, reinforce practical flying techniques, share real-world lessons, and strengthen the safety culture that keeps crews working safely in the outback.

Across 3 days, the course will focus on:
🔸 Aircraft handling and limitations
🔸 Operational decision making
🔸 Emergency procedures
🔸 Human factors and safety awareness
🔸 Real-world operational lessons and case studies

Strong safety culture is built through continuous learning and proactive engagement across the sector.

More information and registrations
🔹 7 - 9 July 2026
🔹Darwin, NT
🔹https://lnkd.in/gp9hnRY5

We encourage muster operators, station pilots, bush pilots, aerial mustering crews, and Robinson operators across the country to take part in this important industry safety initiative.

15/05/2026

We love what we do!
Supporting our future workforce is what we’re all about!
Congratulations, Franz! 🚁👍🔨

15/05/2026

Brisbane. Complete. And with that, the AHIA H125 Instructors Masterclass with Didier Delsalle is officially concluded.

The final session of the series wrapped up today over at V2 Helicopters in Brisbane, bringing an extraordinary three-city program to a close.

From Sydney to Melbourne to Brisbane, the response from our community has been humbling. Pilots, instructors and operators across the country showed up, engaged deeply, and walked away better equipped, and that is exactly what this program was designed to achieve.

"The AHIA is incredibly proud to have brought a speaker of Didier's calibre directly to the men and women who work on this machine every day. The response from our community has been outstanding. The uptake from both members and non-members alike has been overwhelmingly positive, and a clear reflection of the appetite our industry has for high-quality professional development. Programs of this standard are only possible through the collective support of our members, our industry partners, and the sponsors who backed this initiative from the beginning. Thank you to everyone who was part of it."

— Julian Fraser, CEO, Australian Helicopter Industry Association

"Un excellent moment en vol pour tous!"

— Len Parratt, Chief Executive Officer, V2 Helicopters.

To Didier Delsalle — thank you. Your generosity, expertise and genuine commitment to the next generation of helicopter professionals left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to be in the room.

To our host venues: United Aero Helicopters, Microflite Aviation, and V2 Helicopters, thank you for your hospitality and support in making these sessions possible.

And to our sponsors: Airbus Helicopters, Safran, Austbrokers ABS Aviation, Pacific Avionics Pty Ltd, and our host airports, none of this happens without you. Your investment in professional development is an investment in the safety and future of our industry, and we are deeply grateful.

Until next time.

14/05/2026

We are delighted to recognise and extend our sincere gratitude to for their valued support of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association.

Safran's contribution to the helicopter industry spans decades of engineering excellence and innovation, from the powerplants that drive some of the world's most capable rotorcraft, to the technology that underpins safe and reliable operations across the globe. Their presence and investment in the Australian market reflects a deep respect for the operators, pilots and organisations that make up our industry.

As a sponsor of the Didier Delsalle Masterclass, Safran has played an integral role in making this world-class professional development program a reality for our members and that commitment to education and excellence within the industry is something we are truly grateful for.

We are proud to have Safran as part of the AHIA community and look forward to the continued partnership ahead.

Thank you, Safran.

13/05/2026

We are proud to extend our sincere gratitude to Airbus Helicopters for their continued support of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association.

As a valued member of our community, s consistently demonstrates a commitment to advancing the helicopter industry, not only through world-class aircraft and innovation, but through meaningful investment in the initiatives that elevate our profession.

Their support of events such as the Didier Delsalle Masterclass is a testament to this commitment, helping to bring world-leading expertise and knowledge directly to our members, and inspiring the next generation of helicopter professionals.

We are proud to have Airbus as part of the AHIA community, and we look forward to continuing this valued partnership in the years ahead.

Thank you, Airbus Helicopters