Our People
Nigel George - CEO and Operations Manager
Nigel is the founder and owner of Waipara Hills Helicopters. Nigel has lived in North Canterbury for many years and has flown extensively throughout the South Island of New Zealand.
Nigel is our CEO, Operations Manager and an active commercial pilot for the company.
Jeff McClintock - Training Manager
Jeff has lived in North Canterbury for many years is a very experienced helicopter pilot (30 plus years flying) having flown in New Zealand, PNG, SE Asia and Antarctica.
Jeff is our Training Manager and an active commercial pilot for the company.
Stu Graham - Safety Manager
Stu has more than 50 years’ experience in commercial aviation. Stu has extensive knowledge of safety management systems and is a qualified lead auditor and safety investigator.
Stu is our Safety Manager.
Celia Bell - Pilot
Celia Bell has flown extensively within Australia and the South Island of New Zealand. When not flying Celia will be out hunting and fishing.
Celia was our Training Manager, however with a young family is now operating as a pilot for us.
Colin Miller - Ground Hunting Manager
Colin has more than 40 years’ experience hunting and fishing. Colin is also a very competitive clay target shooter having shot for New Zealand on many occasions.
Colin looks after all of our Ground Hunting Operations.
