The Skyline Group of Companies
Established in 1988 by our founding director Mike Toogood, the Skyline Healthcare Group has evolved to become New Zealand’s most capable and most respected air ambulance and specialised air charter operators, reaching all New Zealand corners into the South Pacific and beyond.
The group of companies is proudly owned by New Zealand’s, iwi and superannuation funds, enabling the group the power to grow, continue to invest in the sector, and deliver to a high standard, adding value to our customers.
From our humble beginnings in the air rescue and air ambulance sector in 1992, we have pioneered introducing the latest technology jet air ambulances into the domestic and international arena. The Skyline group are clear leaders in this market.
Our fleet of beautifully appointed jets and King Air turboprop aircraft, complete with leading-edge avionics and specialist aeromedical fit-out, has set the new standard.
Our sustainability and ability to grow and continue our business investment have come about through our relentless pursuit of excellence in safety and uncompromised attention to service delivery.
Through owning and operating the most respected global brands of aircraft, to employing the most capable team of pilots, engineers, parts and logistics staff, mission coordinators, quality and safety staff, loadmasters, operations management, charter management, financial administrators and medical directors, we have built a 30-year reputation for dependability, quality and safety.
The Group now consists of the New Zealand Air Ambulance Service Ltd, MedAssist NZ, Skyline AeroMaintenance and Jet Charters NZ.
With over 50,000 patients and clients safely transported domestically and globally, the Skyline Group is one of aviation’s most trusted names.
Our Group of Companies
To ensure we meet the demands of our diverse client base, we established specialist businesses which sit alongside Skyline Aviation. These businesses have become an integral part of the overall success of our operation.
Skyline Aviation Ltd
Skyline Aviation has been providing turnkey aeromedical and charter services to multiple government agencies, assistance providers and private individuals across New Zealand and the South Pacific for over 30-years.
We have safely transported more than 50,000 clients, both domestically and internationally, through our unwavering commitment to safety, investment in training, high quality and well-maintained aircraft, as well as our dedicated approach to client service and operational excellence.
We are the most experienced Beechcraft King Airs operators in New Zealand, backed by sector-leading experience operating turboprop and jet pressurised aircraft across New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Skyline AeroMaintenance
To ensure our aircraft are maintained to our exacting standards, we established our own in house NZCAA Approved Part 145 Engineering facility in 2014.
We have established a small team of expert licensed engineers with approvals to maintain all the Skyline fleet aircraft.
Our expertise extends beyond routine maintenance of our fleet to complete fixed-wing and helicopter refurbishment, with numerous projects completed to the highest standards.
Skyline AeroMaintenance also provides a turnkey maintenance service to third party clients.
We have also established a very competent team to manage our Stores and Logistics and carry an extensive range of spares in stock which helps ensure minimal downtime for scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance
We have an extensive range of approved parts vendors worldwide, which helps ensure 24/7 access to parts and heavy maintenance support.
Skyline AeroLeasing
We provide a ‘fly in fly out’ service for select clients, enabling them to maintain their operations when their aircraft is in maintenance seamlessly. This service is supported in one of our back up King Air aircraft on a dry or wet lease, long or short-term.
The New Zealand Air Ambulance Service
Based at Auckland Airport, NZAAS has a good history of delivering leading-edge, fully accredited aeromedical services throughout New Zealand, the South Pacific and beyond.
NZAAS missions are staffed by an experienced medical crew who have been trained in aeromedical care, whether it be nurse lead or an entire Intensive care team.
NZAAS holds the highest level of Aeromedical Accreditation available in New Zealand and maintains an accredited provider status with International Assistance Group based in Paris, qualifying NZAAS best-in-class through this internationally recognized accreditation. NZAAS are privileged to have contracts with New Zealand District Health Boards, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the Ministry of Health. We are also contracted to undertake missions for insurance companies, assistance companies and government agencies, and private individuals.
NZAAS scope of services includes medical evacuation/repatriation, inter-hospital transfers and global commercial medical escort services, all of which are offered on an extremely competitive best value basis.
Our team of passionate clinical professionals led by our two medical directors and nursing directors are committed to ensuring the very best in-patient outcomes. NZAAS constantly strive to deliver the best value to clients without compromising the highest standards and the clinical welfare of our patients.
NZAAS Mission Coordination Service
NZAAS mission coordination is available to all users of our services, both domestically and internationally. NZAAS provide comprehensive coordination of our services, including ground transport. This specialist team of highly skilled mission coordinators provides a 24/7, 365-day service to all of our clients, including our charter clients. We understand the logistics involved with organizing aeromedical transfers, no matter how complex, and ensure seamless communication, support, and personalized client assistance from conception to completion. We work with referring and receiving hospitals, duty managers, clinicians, ground ambulance providers, along with foreign consulates, international customs, and assist with emergency medical visas.
Our customers enjoy the benefits of backloading and mission sharing opportunities through our network, including other compatible DHB and private sector funded flights.
NZAAS hold contracts with the major international commercial airlines enabling our service to provide long haul medical escort services for patients.
Jet Charters NZ
With the expansion of our jet fleet and our domestic and global capabilities, Skyline established Jet Charters NZ to ensure our charter clients had 24/7 access to the highest level of professional jet charter services.
From New Zealand domestic operations in one of our Cessna Mustang jets to a direct flight from New Zealand to Tahiti in our Cessna Sovereign jet and everything in between, our charter manager ensures every need of the most demanding of charter clients is met promptly and efficiently.
Our Jet Charter clients not only get to enjoy flying safely in one of our great aircraft but can also be provided with beautiful New Zealand fresh cuisine served in the hands of one of our professional flight attendants.
Jet Charters NZ offer the most comprehensive and competitively priced range of jets and turboprops in New Zealand. Jet Charters NZ are not brokers, so we can provide a highly competitive solution and give the assurance that the aircraft you will be chartering is one from our superbly maintained and professionally flown fleet.
Med Assist NZ
A new company to the group Med Assist NZ offers a comprehensive medical assistance service to international patients from the South Pacific, enabling them access to world-class healthcare in New Zealand. Our clients include medical aid programmes, governments, ministry of health departments, hospitals, insurance companies and private individuals.
The service facilitated over 300 patients in 2019 who required treatment not available in their home country. Our in-house medical team and patient coordinator work with referring facilities, securing diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and surgeries both in the private and public hospitals. Our close relationship with New Zealand’s leading hospitals allows our adult and paediatric patients access to world-class healthcare without delay at competitive prices. Our dedicated case coordinators manage patients and support person accommodation, airfares, visa, medical escorts for transfer to NZ on commercial airlines and air ambulance for critically unwell patients. A driver for transportation to appointments is available, along with a MedAssist NZ support person to visit while you are in hospital and undergoing diagnosis.
Our team speaks English and Samoan and understands our patients’ cultural needs, ensuring they support in what can be a stressful time. Comprehensive reporting on patient treatment and an ongoing care plan is provided to all our clients, promoting care consistency, thereby ensuring best patient outcomes for when they return home.