Operations and Services
More than 23 years of service
Rotor-Lift has been part of Tasmania’s landscape for 23 years, proudly supporting Police, search and rescue (SAR) operations and medical transport services for our communities.
Tasmania boasts some of Australia’s most rugged and unforgiving terrain which presents challenges that provide the perfect training environment for both our pilots and students. We are a service-oriented company, managing our aviation activities as a mature quality aware organisation.
Rotor-Lift was the first in Australia to set up an Advanced Flight Academy catering specifically to the demanding role of SAR and medical operations. A major achievement for Rotor-Lift we were the first company to bring Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) to Australia. This was as a game-changer for emergency operations as it enhanced safety in our operations and significantly increased our capabilities.
Rotor-Lift is focused on the safety-critical elements of aviation. We continue to build on our years of knowledge and experience so the Tasmanian community can enjoy all our state has to offer, knowing that help is never far away.
100% Tasmanian Owned & Operated Air Ambulance and Search and Rescue Service
Aerial operations
Rotor-Lift Aviation provides a wide range of aerial services with skilled pilots capable of meeting the highest of standards. We have expert long-line pilots with many years’ experience from working in Canada, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, New Zealand to all over Australia for many of the fire agencies, as well as large private exploration/mining and oil and gas companies.
Rotor-Lift uses AS350 B3, AS355 and BK117 helicopters for this work. Services include:
Low Level Photography/Filming
Crop Protection
Fire Operations
Aerial Crane/Lifting Operations
Powerline Inspection
Mapping/Surveying
Refuelling
All our aircraft types can lift external loads, with the twin turbine engine AS355 and BK117 allowing an extra safety margin for built up areas. Our AS350 B3 is the more cost-effective option, with the BK117 having the added bonus of being capable of crew insertion given its 10 person seating capacity.
Contact us for more information on any of the above services.
Engineering services
Rotor-Lift is dedicated to providing the highest quality aircraft maintenance services. Our team of highly skilled, experienced engineers are equipped with the latest tools and technology.
We are committed to ensuring that all aircraft in our care are maintained to the highest standards. We understand the importance of having reliable and well-maintained aircraft, and we take great pride in our work.
Our state-of-the-art maintenance facilities are equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment to perform maintenance on a wide range of aircraft.
Our engineers have access to a vast network of spare parts suppliers, allowing us to quickly and efficiently resolve any maintenance issues that may arise.
Our maintenance facilities are open 24/7 (on call) to ensure that we can provide maintenance services at any time, even during out-of-hours and in case of emergency.
Rotor-Lift has its own in-house Avionics department and all required specialist tooling to support modern aircraft avionic systems.
Our engineers are trained to work away from our base and they have access to all the necessary tools and equipment to perform maintenance remotely.
In addition, our spare parts network is available 24/7, ensuring that we can quickly and efficiently resolve any maintenance issue that may arise.
Hobart Airport ground handling services
Rotor-Lift Aviation provides private and charter ground handling services for your next VIP visit to Hobart. Full services available, including
Marshalling and parking
Customs and quarantine
Road and Air transfers