Transwest Helicopters Ltd

10/06/2025

Some shots of TWJ in action this fire season! Things are wrapping up for this year, hard to believe we are getting ready for winter maintenance soon.

08/13/2025

Trying out our new Kawak Cascade bucket on the 214B1!

McDermott Aviation Group

06/26/2025

From arrival to the first start ups…It’s been approximately 10 years since Transwest operated a 214 under our AMO, we are happy to be back in the 214 game this fire season! 😃🙌🏼

McDermott Aviation Group

05/12/2025

Transwest team sporting our new McDermott Aviation Group T-Shirts! We are so excited come back to our 214 roots and join the McDermott family with locations in Australia, USA, Greece, and their latest addition, Canada! 🇨🇦

05/07/2025

Things are warming up and we are getting ready for fire season! TWJ participated in the VFABC Spring Training Seminar this past weekend in Oliver.

04/23/2025

First of the Bell 214ST projects has arrived from McDermott Aviation Group. Our team is excited to get started! More updates to come so stay tuned.

03/21/2025

Finally the not-so-secret is official! We appreciate McDermott's kind words and are excited to see the 214's coming home again....

We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Transwest Helicopters Ltd, and we are eager to build on the company's 60-year legacy of excellence in the aviation industry, driving innovation and growth. Transwest has established itself as a leader in Bell Mediums -214B's and 412's operations, fire suppression, commercial lifts, and Bell medium legacy helicopters maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MR&O), with a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that prioritize safety and customer satisfaction. We are excited to collaborate with the talented team led by General Manager Jason Brown, and we extend our sincerest gratitude to Ernst and Alison for their leadership and vision. As we embark on this new chapter, we are committed to honoring Transwest's legacy while driving progress and excellence in the aviation industry. 📰 🚁 📣

03/17/2025

After 20+ years of owning Transwest Helicopters Ltd, first in Chilliwack BC, then since 2011 in Oliver BC, Ernst-Ulrich and Alison Maas have recently sold Transwest and are retiring. The company will continue in Oliver with the same very experienced team as before, headed by General Manager Jason Brown. We want to thank all of our staff, customers and vendors for their support over the years and we are excited for the future of Transwest under new ownership. As Transwest celebrates it’s 60th year, the legacy continues and the torch is passed on…

02/20/2025

TWH @ 60 Years/Throwback Thursday....
Here's some memories of Chilliwack back in 2005..... (Yes that's 20 years ago now!!! Yikes)

02/14/2025

Feel Good Friday/60th Anniversary: how many faces do you recognise from the TWH Hangar Christmas Party 2006?

02/11/2025

We welcomed long time Transwest customer, HTS, to Oliver today. Their Blackhawk is working border patrol with the RCMP in our area.