Helicopter Operations
Private Tours & Charters
Iron Oak Aviation offers private helicopter tours and custom charters aboard the Robinson R44 Raven II. Fly from Alberta’s foothills into the Canadian Rockies in air-conditioned comfort, with leather seating and Bose A20 noise-cancelling headsets. Your private tour is captured from multiple angles on GoPro cameras. Gourmet refreshments from Adola Café, our Ethiopian specialty coffee partner located in the same hangar, are included with your private tour before takeoff.
Private tours booked through this website are exclusively for your group and never shared.
Short Notice & Hot Shot Charter
Need to move fast? Iron Oak Aviation offers short notice and urgent helicopter charters from Springbank Airport — parts delivery, personnel transport, and executive charter across Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Short Notice readiness from CYBW possible.
Call or Text (403) 775-4563 to arrange.
Ferry & Delivery Flights
Need your aircraft moved? Iron Oak Aviation provides professional ferry and delivery flights for helicopter operators, owners, and brokers — domestically and internationally.
Current Heli type ratings: Robinson R22 · Robinson R44 · Bell 407
Experienced mountain and instrument rated pilot, 15,000+ hours, TC AOC certified, fully insured. Whether it’s a repositioning flight, a post-maintenance delivery, or an international ferry — we’ll get your aircraft where it needs to be safely and professionally. For other aircraft types please contact us to discuss — type rating arrangements or recurrence training can be accommodated depending on the scope of the contract.
Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Pipeline & Utility Patrol
Iron Oak Aviation supports pipeline and utility operators with certified helicopter patrol services across Alberta. Low-level patrol coverage for pipeline corridors and utility infrastructure from Springbank Airport.
Call or Text (403) 775-4563 to arrange.
The Iron Oak Advantage
The R44 Raven II has long been a standard-bearer in light helicopter performance. With Iron Oak Aviation’s refinements, it becomes more than just an aircraft — it’s a professional tool and a luxury experience rolled into one.
Advanced Avionics Suite
Iron Oak Aviation enhances the Raven II with a modernized console panel designed around next-generation situational awareness and safety. Key upgrades include:
- Garmin G500 TXi flight display for state-of-the-art navigation, engine monitoring, and system integration.
- Genesys HeliSAS autopilot, providing stability augmentation and workload reduction for single-pilot operations.
- Full NVIS (Night Vision Imaging System) capability, scheduled for rollout in 2026, expanding mission profiles and night operation safety.
These avionics upgrades ensure the Iron Oak Raven II stands apart as one of the most capable and pilot-friendly helicopters in its class.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about Iron Oak Aviation? Our team is here to help. Reach out and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
