Meet Our Team // Specialist and Dedicated
Gaven is an experienced pilot with over 9500 hours in helicopters from scenic flights, flight training, search and rescue, Department of Conservation work, transfer and tracking of Kakapo, Takahe and Kiwi, wild animal management, mustering stock, hunting & fishing tours, fire fighting, heavy construction flying, Fiordland lobster support and Fiordland Coastal Clean-up member. Gaven is the CEO of Te Anau Helicopters.
Jennie is a fixed wing pilot who has flown in Fiordland for the previous 6 years, and has also flown aircraft overseas. She has run a fixed wing business based in Fiordland before starting Te Anau Helicopter Services with Gaven. Raising their 3 children now (also keen future aviators), Jennie runs the administration and flight co-ordination side of the business.
Staci Lawson is a key member of the Te Anau Helicopter Services, Staci deals with administration, bookings, aircraft tracking, marketing and general day to day running of the operation. Most likely the one you will talk to if you give us a call. Recently she has been spending her time making website updates and advertising material. In all seriousness the pilots think she was employed to make them coffee, lunch and bake. She does make the best caramel slice!
Catherine McKay, our newest office member, is helping us during our busier times. Catherine always has a big friendly smile and loves to share her knowledge of Southland with passengers.
Fraser Sutherland, Greg Gamble and Paul Garlick make up the very experienced team of pilots for Te Anau Helicopter Services. They have thousands of hours in Fiordland, Southland, Stewart Island and overseas. They specialise in scenic flights, fire fighting, wild animal control including island conservation, Department of Conservation work, lifting and construction, hunting and fishing and are more than happy to show you around our part of the world. In their spare time Fraser and Greg think they are big time Tuna fishermen. Though we think it's key to point out that we haven't yet seen a fish instead have only heard stories. When Paul's not flying he can be found eating smashed avocado and farming at Orbell Station (his 7 acre lifestyle block).
Blake Morris is the main man around our hangar - we would be lost without him. Blake works hard behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly before and after each flight. With impressive speech skills he is most likely to give you the required safety briefing before your flight. After aviation, tractors are Blake's second love.
Side Note: No embarrassing staff pictures from us. Lets be real here, we only like helicopter and scenery photos and are all camera shy. We would rather be out there taking photos of you enjoying our stunning country!
Jennie is a fixed wing pilot who has flown in Fiordland for the previous 6 years, and has also flown aircraft overseas. She has run a fixed wing business based in Fiordland before starting Te Anau Helicopter Services with Gaven. Raising their 3 children now (also keen future aviators), Jennie runs the administration and flight co-ordination side of the business.
Staci Lawson is a key member of the Te Anau Helicopter Services, Staci deals with administration, bookings, aircraft tracking, marketing and general day to day running of the operation. Most likely the one you will talk to if you give us a call. Recently she has been spending her time making website updates and advertising material. In all seriousness the pilots think she was employed to make them coffee, lunch and bake. She does make the best caramel slice!
Catherine McKay, our newest office member, is helping us during our busier times. Catherine always has a big friendly smile and loves to share her knowledge of Southland with passengers.
Fraser Sutherland, Greg Gamble and Paul Garlick make up the very experienced team of pilots for Te Anau Helicopter Services. They have thousands of hours in Fiordland, Southland, Stewart Island and overseas. They specialise in scenic flights, fire fighting, wild animal control including island conservation, Department of Conservation work, lifting and construction, hunting and fishing and are more than happy to show you around our part of the world. In their spare time Fraser and Greg think they are big time Tuna fishermen. Though we think it's key to point out that we haven't yet seen a fish instead have only heard stories. When Paul's not flying he can be found eating smashed avocado and farming at Orbell Station (his 7 acre lifestyle block).
Blake Morris is the main man around our hangar - we would be lost without him. Blake works hard behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly before and after each flight. With impressive speech skills he is most likely to give you the required safety briefing before your flight. After aviation, tractors are Blake's second love.
Side Note: No embarrassing staff pictures from us. Lets be real here, we only like helicopter and scenery photos and are all camera shy. We would rather be out there taking photos of you enjoying our stunning country!
