Mountain West Helicopters L L C

Mountain West Helicopters is a heavy lift helicopter company based in Provo, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Range. It says it has operated for more than 25 years and works on jobs across the United States. Its fleet includes an Airbus AS350 B3e, a Bell UH 1H Huey and a Kaman K MAX, a single seat helicopter with intermeshing rotors built specifically for lifting heavy loads on a long line.

Most of its work is aerial crane and construction lifting, such as setting rooftop HVAC units, building towers and placing materials in places cranes cannot reach. It also flies wildfire suppression, helicopter logging and habitat rehabilitation for forestry clients.

For government agencies, it flies wildlife transplants and repairs remote water sources for wildlife. Its specialty work includes aircraft recovery and avalanche mitigation, and its charter work covers utility line patrol, surveys and crew transport.

Mountain West Helicopters is a utility and heavy lift operator rather than a passenger charter operator, so this profile is listed for reference.