The Starlite Aviation Group is a collection of world-class, privately owned companies with its main base at Virginia Airport, Durban, South Africa. The company specialises in a range of global aviation services for both helicopter and aeroplanes. These include relief contract work, oil & gas, passenger and cargo transport, helicopter sales and charter, pilot training, aircraft management, training & maintenance, component overhaul and the supply and distribution of aircraft parts and support equipment. One of the Group’s major international business offering is charter and long term contractual services to a wide range of clientele through their affiliates in Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and United Kingdom.
The Essence of Starlite
Committed. Experienced. Passionate.
Group Function
The Group Executive provides strategic direction, coordination and control of the operating companies and the provision of corporate business development plus financial and management information services.
SERVICES
Maintenance
When it comes to the stringent requirements of pilot and passenger safety, maintenance of aviation craft is probably the most important component in the delivery chain. It is this vital service that forms the backbone of Starlite’s efficiency. Maintaining an aircraft, especially a helicopter, is an extremely personal vocation and as a result, no matter what type of aircraft comes into their hanger for service, the Starlite maintenance team will take care of it as if their own.
The Management and staff at both the Durban and Johannesburg, South Africa maintenance divisions are driven by customer satisfaction and unsurpassed safety and service standards.
Operations
The Starlite Aviation Group has a long established international network and operational legacy with connections & experience with a wide variety of aircraft types & operators from all over the world.
Starlite Aviation’s Group experience and ability to operate a wide variety of aircraft types are important factors that lead them to be called on to undertake offshore oil & gas support operations, relief contracts for existing clients and other International connections.
To mobilise complete rescue, relief and operational teams professionally and swiftly has earned them a reputation of reliability and responsibility in any call to action, whenever, wherever, globally.
The proven record of secured contracts show the commitment to this passionate field of business with dedication to this cause being unquestionable.
At all times the cost effectiveness of any contract is of prime concern and therefore is also a major factor when providing competitive quotations especially for once off air cargo charters throughout the world.
Role in Group
Mobilise our shared know-how, expertise and passion for Helicopters in providing Helicopter Service Contracts to the Oil & Gas and NGO sectors, globally.
Aim
To become a major player in providing long-term helicopter services to international Oil and Gas Companies, NGO’s and Governments.
Purpose
-Focus on Helicopter Service contracts, which require medium sized helicopters.
-Provide Mission Ready helicopters for multi-task configurations to the Oil and Gas industry, government and the NGO Relief sector globally.
-Remain the foremost experts at taking on complex assignments in remote locations focusing on fast deployment with onsite maintenance at the highest quality and safety standards.
Sales
Starlite Aviation Group deals in all makes of helicopters & fixed wing aircraft, but specialises in Robinson Helicopters for which it is an approved Dealer & Service Centre in SA.
Robinson Helicopter Company is the world's leading producer of civil helicopters and is known worldwide for high performance, reliable helicopters. The four-seat Model R44 is the world's most popular helicopter, and the two-seat Model R22 has the lowest acquisition and operating costs of any production helicopter.
Starlite eagerly awaits the imminent landing of the 5 seater, turbine engine Robinson R66, and anticipates record sales of this machine in the future.
Role in Group
Mobilise our shared know-how, expertise and passion for Helicopters in selling Robinson Helicopters in Africa
Aim
To become the largest Robinson Helicopter dealer in Africa.
Purpose
-Focus on selling the Robinson range of Helicopters to Corporate and Institutional markets and High Net Worth Individuals within Africa.
-Provide a full suite of services including Sales, Pilot Training, Technical Service and After Sales Maintenance and Support.
-Consistently retain international accreditation to provide maintenance support and flight training to the highest safety standards.
Training
Role in Group
Mobilise our shared know-how, expertise and passion for Helicopters in providing a suite of commercial pilot training courses, both core and advanced to support and grow the sale of Robinson Helicopters.
Aim
To train helicopter aircrew, maintenance personnel and operational support staff to a level of competence commensurate with leading military and aviation safety standards
Purpose
-Focus on providing Military standard aviation training and consulting services using military experienced instructors.
-Ensure all instructors are kept current through regular operational endeavours and continuous exposure to the latest training trends internationally.
-Provide a full suite of ab initio and specialised courses to Military, Para Military, Commercial and Institutional sectors, globally.
-Retain support of an international network of partners, which allows access to leading edge training equipment, methods and technology.
-Retain our Helicopter fleet and other training apparatus on par with latest available military and civil equipment.
-All training practices, personnel and media are governed by and regularly audited according to the Starlite quality management system.
-Continuously develop Ground School and Flight Training syllabi, according to the military and civil criteria available.
