HELICOPTERS
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Utility Infrastructure
Regardless of your geographic area as a utility infrastructure helicopter service company, HP Helicopters has a creative and competitive cost structure to support your needs. Flexible utility helicopter service is our standard. Helicopters are agile, can carry heavy loads, and safely suspend utility workers over tall structures, especially in wooded or remote areas. HP Helicopters specializes in utility infrastructure work and can accommodate one day projects and specializes in longer term utility helicopter projects such as:
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Power Line Construction
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Ultra-Precision Long Line Construction
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Utility Pole Setting
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Human External Cargo (HEC) Capability
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Hydro Electric Generating Systems
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Cellular/Repeater Tower Installation
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Utility pole setting and long line threading
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Replace aging power lines
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Overhead power lines and underground pipe infrastructure
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Power line construction, cell tower placement, natural gas line construction
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Setting poles and erecting towers, pulling sock lines, and finalizing conductors
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Supply drops for utility crew members
Human External Cargo (HEC) Capabilities
At High Performance Helicopters, we excel in Human External Cargo (HEC) operations tailored specifically for heavy lift helicopter operations engaged in utility infrastructure and remote area construction missions.
Our helicopters are not just capable; they are designed to handle substantial payloads while safely transporting personnel to and from challenging job sites, including power lines, telecommunications towers, and renewable energy installations.
Our fleet features cutting-edge heavy lift helicopters equipped with advanced rigging and stabilization systems, ensuring that both crew and cargo are securely fastened during flight. This capability is critical for utility infrastructure projects where precision and safety are paramount. Our experienced pilots are adept at executing complex HEC operations, navigating tight spaces and adverse weather conditions with ease.
Safety is our utmost priority; we implement stringent safety protocols and conduct regular training exercises to ensure that our team is prepared for any situation. Whether you require crew transport for routine maintenance or emergency response for utility failures, we provide customized HEC solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
High Performance Helicopters delivers unparalleled service in Human External Cargo operations, where safety, reliability, and performance come together to support your utility infrastructure needs.
What is HEC?
HEC allows helicopter operators to carry people outside of the helicopter for utility work or search and rescue. This involves winching or hoisting personnel via long lines and belly bands suspended below the helicopter to transport humans externally on a short haul line. This permits personnel to transfer to from terrain or topography that is difficult to access in a vehicle or on foot. High Performance Helicopters performs HEC operations to transport lineman from transmission towers and utilities poles in the air, saving valuable time it would normally take for the lineman to climb the pole or access by crane and then move on the ground to the next pole or tower. With the use of helicopters, we can fly them from point to point in the safest most expeditions way possible.
In addition to saving time, HEC allows linemen to perform their job function in a safer manner and be less fatigued. HEC eliminates the need for the linemen to physically hike to and climb the structures. This can be especially taxing in inclement weather. HEC allows helicopters to pick up the worker, transport them, and deliver in hard to reach places saving utility companies both time and money.
