FOUNDED IN 1972

ABOUT

We Serve All of New Zealand, Reaching Any Location Within Four Hours

Our Helicopters

  • ZK-HHA 
  • ZK-HHB 
  • ZK-HHF 

Our Iroquois are Ex-military aircraft and as such are classified ‘restricted category’. These machines are primarily specialised in heavy lifting. Lifting capacity of 1818kg (4,008 lb).

  • ZK-HDU
  • ZK-HKR
  • ZK-HOC

Jet Rangers are renowned for their reliability and performance, they can carry up to 4 passengers. Lifting capacity 544kg (1,200 lb).

History

Allan Beck is the founding director of Beck Helicopters, formed in 1972. While originally established to service the need for spraying, Allan quickly saw the need for a wider range of operations.

Allan was awarded a Queens Service Medal for services to search and rescue in 1989, he also received a Royal Humane Society Silver Medal for his bravery during the rescues. In 2020 Allan was made an Officer of the New Zealand of Merit (ONZM) for his dedication to the aviation and agriculture.

Allan and Beck Helicopters have delivered memorable services across New Zealand over the years. Including the placement of the New Plymouth Wind Wand, the removal of the tree from One Tree Hill in Auckland, the tower construction of AJ. Hackett Bungy and Gondola in Queenstown.

Safety

Meet The Team

CEO/Director/Safety Manager/Pilot

Pilot

Pilot/Truck-shop

Chief Engineer (LAME)

Engineering Manager (LAME)

Engineer (AME)

Engineer (LAME)

Office Manager

Fabrication engineer/ground crew

Ground Crew

Ground Crew

General Hand

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Managing Director / CEO / Pilot

Alan Beck, is the founding director of Beck Helicopters.  Alan actively participates in industry and stakeholder organisations promoting industry driven implementation of “Best Practice” program’s and is a former Chairman of the NZAAA.  As Chief Pilot of the Company, Alan amassed a total of 21,000 plus hours flying in Bell 47, Bell 206 and Bell 204 Iroquois helicopters on a variety of Agricultural, Aerial Work and Air Transport operations. One of New Zealand’s most experienced agricultural and specialist lift pilots.

  • Queens Service Medal
  • NZHA Platinum Safety Award
  • Civil Aviation Directors Award for “Down To The Wire” Safety Program
  • NZAAA award for “Services to the Agricultural Aviation Industry”
  • Royal Humane Society Silver Medal
  • Lions International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation for Community Service
  • Rotary Clubs Worthy Citizen Awards (x2)
  • New Plymouth Old Boys Surf Club Life Membership for services to club