CHIEF PILOT
Peter Kies
Chief Pilot Peter “Goose” Kies started his flying career in the 70’s flying fixed wing, before obtaining his commercial helicopter license in 1986.
Peter’s passion is definitley with the challenge of rotory wing flight, he has over 25 years experience within the aviation industry within Australia.
Peter is endorsed to R22, Hughes 300, R44, Hughs 500, Bell 47, Hiller 12, Bell 206 and AS350 helicopters.
Peter specialises in low level filming and photography.
LINE PILOTS
Bridgette Kies
Bridgette became the youngest female commercial helicopter pilot in Australia when she received her licence at only eighteen years of age.
With over 1700 hours, Bridgette now specialises in low level, remote operations, filming and surveys.
Bridgette is endorsed to fly the R22, R44, Bell 206 and AS350 helicopters and recently completed a Night VFR Rating.
Billie-Jo Kies
Billie-Jo gained her commercial helicopter pilots licence at 20. Now with over 1000 hours she now is flying surveys and filming.
Billie is endorsed to fly the R22, R44 and Bell 206 Series helicopters.
Antonio Bombal
Recent additions to the flight line have also seen the introduction of commercial helicopter pilot, Chilean born Antonio Bombal.
Antonio brings diverse language skills to the Barossa line-up, enhancing the international tourism offerings of the company speaking Italian, Spanish, Norweign and English.
Antonio gaind his commercial licence in 2006.
Antonio is endorsed to fly the R22 and R44 helicopters.