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JASON DIEDRICHS (JD): DIRECTOR/ CHIEF PILOT

Jason Diedrichs Our Director and Chief Pilot, Jason Diedrichs has almost 10,000 hrs of flying experience as a Commercial Helicopter Pilot. Prior to doing his Commercial Pilots license he was employed as a professional hunter in the Tararua and Rimutaka Forest Parks. Jason is from a farming background and was brought up in rural Wairarapa, before his hunting & flying career he was a farm manager/ fencing contractor and Wairarapa Bush rep rugby player, these activities have formed long time relationships with-in the rural sector he now services. Jason has a wealth of farming & Commercial Helicopter operations knowledge and is always happy to help with your enquiries.



JAROD ANGLAND: SENIOR PILOT

Jarod Angland Jarod has 4,000hrs hrs of flying experience as a Commercial Helicopter Pilot, not only is Jarod a keen hunter and outdoors man but he is also Jason's brother in-law so this is a real family affair. Jarod's bush flying skills are an added bonus to the team, his long farming background also places him in a good position to focus on commercial agricultural operations, Jarod adds a real depth of knowledge and experience to the company.



SALLY DIEDRICHS: DIRECTOR/CEO

Sally Diedrichs Sally is Company Director and Chief Executive Officer for AHNZL, she has many years of business experience and is responsible for the overall direction and health of AHNZL the Company. Sally not only manages our busy office but is also responsible for Business Planning - Marketing & Promotion - Staff Management - Health & Safety - Radio Communications - Flight Following - Sally is actively involved in the day to day flying operations and is first contact and communications support for all emergency flights, these are a few of the hats this lady wears. Along with her husband Jason they share the challenge of bring up three daughters J'aime, Taryn & Grace.



DAMIEN BOLGER : BASE MANAGER/GROUND CREWMAN

Damien bolger Damien joined our team in April 2009 as Base Manager & Ground Crewman, Damien is also a Commercial Pilot, he is using his time with us to build his experience and knowledge prior to beginning training as line pilot in our agricultural division.



DAN ADAMS : GROUND CREWMAN

Dan Adams Dan recently qualified as a commercial helicopter pilot in Motueka and has joined our team to get some solid experience in the Helicopter Industry. Once crowned the Best Emerging Artist in New Zealand he is happy to sketch a photo of you with your prize roar stag.

Sketch of a 500 E-Model by Dan
Emodel Sketch



NEIL LAING : AHNZL ENGINEER

Neil Laing Neil (Rocket Man) has been AHNZL's engineer for over 8 years. Neil is one of New Zealand's most experienced MD500 Helicopter engineers, with a career spanning over 35 years, we consider ourselves lucky to have him servicing our MD500E.