Helicopters
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McDermott Aviation specialises in various helicopter operations including fire fighting, lifting and construction, aerial agricultural application, mosquito and fire ant control, survey, and charter including airport shuttles between Brisbane, Maroochydore and anywhere else on the Sunshine Coast. Our sister company 'Machjet International' offers air freight express using its Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, fitted with a cargo door enabling bulky items to be packed with ease.
With a fleet of 15 helicopters our high standard of meeting customer requirements is achievable and has allowed us to maintain long and productive relationships with a large number of government agencies including:
Local councils 1984 to Current:
- We currently conduct mosquito control for Gold Coast, Brisbane City, Redland Bay, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Caloundra, Maroohydore, Noosa, Hervey Bay Councils and The Sydney Olympics Committee.
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries 1985 to Current:
- Aerial agricultural application
- Fire fighting
National Parks and Wildlife 2002 to 2006
- Fire fighting
- Aerial construction of walking paths
- Aerial agricultural applications
National Fire Agencies including NSW, QLD, VIC, A.C.T and S.A 1987 to Current
- Fire bombing
- Surveillance
McDermott Aviation has also risen to new challenges in the overseas market with aerial fire fighting operations in New Caledonia, Spain, Portugal and Canada, as well as aerial lifting in Papua New Guinea and Canada.




