Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) is one of the leading commercial aviation services provider. Our global footprint extends from Europe to Africa to Middle East to South Asia to Far East.
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GHC MRO – THE GROWTH STORY
Why GHC-MRO
Awards & Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) is an accredited Maintenance Organization approved by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In addition, the Company also holds an Authorized Maintenance Organization certification from Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).
As a Commercial Aviation Service provider, GHC has been continuously striving to offer safe, efficient and cost-effective services to the clients. In our pursuit for excellence in services, we had embarked upon finding turnkey solutions for maintenance, repair and overhaul services that has led us to add MRO capabilities to our repair station on a balanced and beneficial manner to achieve quicker turnarounds and cost efficiency.
Our maintenance and engineering service also offer a very extensive catalogue of services Including Line and Base Maintenance, AOG Recovery, Aircraft technical acceptance, Modifications and new installations on board, Components Maintenance Stations and full logistic and spare Support.
GHC MRO continues to maintain and conform to the highest international standards, and annually audited by FAA and EASA. In addition, to being subjected to frequent and regular audits by QCAA.
We always offer our clients with a high-quality service to support different types of helicopters. Our range of capabilities and technical prowess has been extensive and refined for supporting different types of engines, dynamic components and safety equipment. As a company that offers technical support services and expertise to firms operating within the helicopter transportation industry, we present our clients with versatile services that help them to attend to their needs with professionalism and efficiency. We serve both civil as well as military customers and offer them with reliable component overhauls, repairs, production facilities, Spare support and design services.
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) was originally founded as a Domestic Aviation Service provider in 1970 by recognizing the prospective opportunities for helicopter services within the Gulf States. We began operations in full swing in 1973 with its first operational base in Doha, State of Qatar. The state owned Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QP) fully acquired GHC in 1998 as a subsidiary. After a decade, in 2008, Gulf Helicopters together with Al-Koot Insurance Company and Gulf Drilling International were consolidated to form Gulf International Services (GIS), a public shareholding enterprise that has been listed on Doha Securities Market (DSM).
From our humble beginning, we have grown over the years as an International Aviation Service provider, serving International and Domestic Oil and Gas Companies and other clients Worldwide. Over the years, we have earned ample recognition across the world operating from Europe to the Middle East to the Far East. Our global footprint covers our current and past operations in countries such as Germany, Denmark, Malta, Libya, Sudan, South Africa, Republic of Yemen, Sultanate of Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Having completed 45 long and glorious years in this industry, we have gathered excellent know-how and enriching and wide-ranging experience in our sphere of operations. Our aviation activities encompasses helicopter flight services, helicopter maintenance, Aviation training solutions and other related activities.
Having completed 45 long and glorious years in this industry, we have gathered excellent know-how and enriching and wide-ranging experience in our sphere of operations. Our aviation activities encompasses helicopter flight services, helicopter maintenance, Aviation training solutions and other related activities.
GHC is a member of Helicopter Association International (HAI) and has been a regular recipient of the popular “Operator Safety Award” over the years including the last three years, i.e. 2013, 2014 and 2015 for accident free flying. In addition to this, in the year 1998 several members belonging to the Engineering Staff of Gulf Helicopters Company were also awarded with the Technical Safety Awards..
Gulf Helicopter in his commitment with the customer service looks after every detail of the aircraft.
At GHC Engineering, it’s our business to keep us updated in the more recent techniques. Our approvals with some of the most prestigious Authorities like EASA, FAA, Qatar QCAA and others, certify that our quality and the level of service will fulfil the more demanding kind of operation, providing no only a timely service but also, due to our experience, with hundreds of maintenance actions, we are able to face any job no matter how complex could result, either in civil and military aircraft.
Our Maintenance teams are engineers and technicians who possess the experience and knowledge needed to support aircraft types such as: Leonardo AW139, Leonardo AW189, Agusta A109, Sikorsky S-92, Bell 412, Bell 212, and Bell 206 and provide Line and Base Maintenance, AOG Recovery, Aircraft technical acceptance, Modifications and new installations on board, Components Maintenance Stations and full Logistic and Spare Support for Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Leonardo, Survitec, Sikorsky & Aerosukur.
Additionally, we maintain an extensive capability list of Components in our Overhaul and Repair facilities mentioned below. In addition, we also provide services for repairs and overhauling for complete engine and aircrafts from our partners on competitive rates.
Few of the highlights of our capabilities includes but not limited to:
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Repair Station
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Part 145 Maintenance Organization
• Authorized Service Centre for Leonardo
• Designated Maintenance Facility of Pratt & Whitney
• Authorized MRO repair station for Life Raft Assembly and Float Assembly for AEROSEKUR’s
• Authorized Service Centre for Survitec Group (RFD Beaufort) for survival equipment.
• Approved repair station for float assemblies and life rafts for Sikorsky Helicopters S92.
• Authorized Honeywell Distributor
GHC’s vision and commitment has been serving as a key stimulus for GHC MRO’s growth. The Company has invested heavily into accessories, tools and equipment, to develop the MRO to its full potential. We have developed a wide range of overhaul and repair capabilities, keeping in mind the long term future. Currently, we are working on further expansion of workshop capabilities on the AW 139 components and others.
GHC MRO is proposed to add the following capabilities and many more in the future
1. Main Rotor Damper of AW 189 and AW 139
2. Bushings and bearing replacements on several components on AW 139
• Quick Quote Process
We offer quick quote that is detailed and itemized to include any labour or parts that are required.
• Competitive Pricing
Our prices are competitive and cost-effective.
• Quality and Warranties
Our quality of services is second to none; We always back up our work with warranty.
• Fast Turnaround
We provide swift deliveries and maintain fast turnarounds with no compromise on quality Client satisfaction is our top priority; Also offer ‘hot swap’ services for certain components for our long term or permanent clients.
• AOG
We can offer AOG services for repair and overhaul; We can also offer exchanges on some of the components.
• Rotable Stock
We offer our clients with a line of PT6C-67C engine fuel nozzles that can help to reduce AOG time. We shall make available a new range of lag dampers for AW139.
• Work in Progress Tracking
We present real-time tracking facilities for all our work underway in order to track the progress and estimated completion time; We use ERP to track and control the progress of components through the workshops.
• Mobile Repair Team
We can provide Mobile Repair Team (MRT) services for certain repair and inspection work, thereby limiting client downtime as well as cost.
• Customer Service
Our Customer Service Executives ensure that all our clients have our prompt attention that they deserve for any queries or requirements at any given point during the servicing process.
• Part Sales
We can also offer spare parts / tools for sale. Certain tools can be offered loan basis.
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) is an accredited Maintenance Organization approved by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In addition, the Company also holds an Authorized Maintenance Organization certification from Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).
As a Commercial Aviation Service provider, GHC has been continuously striving to offer safe, efficient and cost-effective services to the clients. In our pursuit for excellence in services, we had embarked upon finding turnkey solutions for maintenance, repair and overhaul services that has led us to add MRO capabilities to our repair station on a balanced and beneficial manner to achieve quicker turnarounds and cost efficiency.
Our maintenance and engineering service also offer a very extensive catalogue of services Including Line and Base Maintenance, AOG Recovery, Aircraft technical acceptance, Modifications and new installations on board, Components Maintenance Stations and full logistic and spare Support.
GHC MRO continues to maintain and conform to the highest international standards, and annually audited by FAA and EASA. In addition, to being subjected to frequent and regular audits by QCAA.
We always offer our clients with a high-quality service to support different types of helicopters. Our range of capabilities and technical prowess has been extensive and refined for supporting different types of engines, dynamic components and safety equipment. As a company that offers technical support services and expertise to firms operating within the helicopter transportation industry, we present our clients with versatile services that help them to attend to their needs with professionalism and efficiency. We serve both civil as well as military customers and offer them with reliable component overhauls, repairs, production facilities, Spare support and design services.
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) was originally founded as a Domestic Aviation Service provider in 1970 by recognizing the prospective opportunities for helicopter services within the Gulf States. We began operations in full swing in 1973 with its first operational base in Doha, State of Qatar. The state owned Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QP) fully acquired GHC in 1998 as a subsidiary. After a decade, in 2008, Gulf Helicopters together with Al-Koot Insurance Company and Gulf Drilling International were consolidated to form Gulf International Services (GIS), a public shareholding enterprise that has been listed on Doha Securities Market (DSM).
From our humble beginning, we have grown over the years as an International Aviation Service provider, serving International and Domestic Oil and Gas Companies and other clients Worldwide. Over the years, we have earned ample recognition across the world operating from Europe to the Middle East to the Far East. Our global footprint covers our current and past operations in countries such as Germany, Denmark, Malta, Libya, Sudan, South Africa, Republic of Yemen, Sultanate of Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Having completed 45 long and glorious years in this industry, we have gathered excellent know-how and enriching and wide-ranging experience in our sphere of operations. Our aviation activities encompasses helicopter flight services, helicopter maintenance, Aviation training solutions and other related activities.
Having completed 45 long and glorious years in this industry, we have gathered excellent know-how and enriching and wide-ranging experience in our sphere of operations. Our aviation activities encompasses helicopter flight services, helicopter maintenance, Aviation training solutions and other related activities.
GHC is a member of Helicopter Association International (HAI) and has been a regular recipient of the popular “Operator Safety Award” over the years including the last three years, i.e. 2013, 2014 and 2015 for accident free flying. In addition to this, in the year 1998 several members belonging to the Engineering Staff of Gulf Helicopters Company were also awarded with the Technical Safety Awards..
Gulf Helicopter in his commitment with the customer service looks after every detail of the aircraft.
At GHC Engineering, it’s our business to keep us updated in the more recent techniques. Our approvals with some of the most prestigious Authorities like EASA, FAA, Qatar QCAA and others, certify that our quality and the level of service will fulfil the more demanding kind of operation, providing no only a timely service but also, due to our experience, with hundreds of maintenance actions, we are able to face any job no matter how complex could result, either in civil and military aircraft.
Our Maintenance teams are engineers and technicians who possess the experience and knowledge needed to support aircraft types such as: Leonardo AW139, Leonardo AW189, Agusta A109, Sikorsky S-92, Bell 412, Bell 212, and Bell 206 and provide Line and Base Maintenance, AOG Recovery, Aircraft technical acceptance, Modifications and new installations on board, Components Maintenance Stations and full Logistic and Spare Support for Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Leonardo, Survitec, Sikorsky & Aerosukur.
Additionally, we maintain an extensive capability list of Components in our Overhaul and Repair facilities mentioned below. In addition, we also provide services for repairs and overhauling for complete engine and aircrafts from our partners on competitive rates.
Few of the highlights of our capabilities includes but not limited to:
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Repair Station
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Part 145 Maintenance Organization
• Authorized Service Centre for Leonardo
• Designated Maintenance Facility of Pratt & Whitney
• Authorized MRO repair station for Life Raft Assembly and Float Assembly for AEROSEKUR’s
• Authorized Service Centre for Survitec Group (RFD Beaufort) for survival equipment.
• Approved repair station for float assemblies and life rafts for Sikorsky Helicopters S92.
• Authorized Honeywell Distributor
GHC’s vision and commitment has been serving as a key stimulus for GHC MRO’s growth. The Company has invested heavily into accessories, tools and equipment, to develop the MRO to its full potential. We have developed a wide range of overhaul and repair capabilities, keeping in mind the long term future. Currently, we are working on further expansion of workshop capabilities on the AW 139 components and others.
GHC MRO is proposed to add the following capabilities and many more in the future
1. Main Rotor Damper of AW 189 and AW 139
2. Bushings and bearing replacements on several components on AW 139
• Quick Quote Process
We offer quick quote that is detailed and itemized to include any labour or parts that are required.
• Competitive Pricing
Our prices are competitive and cost-effective.
• Quality and Warranties
Our quality of services is second to none; We always back up our work with warranty.
• Fast Turnaround
We provide swift deliveries and maintain fast turnarounds with no compromise on quality Client satisfaction is our top priority; Also offer ‘hot swap’ services for certain components for our long term or permanent clients.
• AOG
We can offer AOG services for repair and overhaul; We can also offer exchanges on some of the components.
• Rotable Stock
We offer our clients with a line of PT6C-67C engine fuel nozzles that can help to reduce AOG time. We shall make available a new range of lag dampers for AW139.
• Work in Progress Tracking
We present real-time tracking facilities for all our work underway in order to track the progress and estimated completion time; We use ERP to track and control the progress of components through the workshops.
• Mobile Repair Team
We can provide Mobile Repair Team (MRT) services for certain repair and inspection work, thereby limiting client downtime as well as cost.
• Customer Service
Our Customer Service Executives ensure that all our clients have our prompt attention that they deserve for any queries or requirements at any given point during the servicing process.
• Part Sales
We can also offer spare parts / tools for sale. Certain tools can be offered loan basis.