Craig DiLizio was a recent graduate of Chopperline. Craig has just commenced full time employment with Mackay Helicopters, a member of the Curry Kenny Aviation Group.
Craig excelled at both the theory and flying programs here at Chopperline and was a stand out to be selected to step straight into our IFR Bell 430 as a co pilot, conducting Marine Pilot Transfers, a huge feat considering he had no aviation experience prior to his course at Chopperline. However Craig showed tremendous enthusiasm and impressed all of his instructors and the admin staff. Well done and good luck.

Tommy Smith: Charter pilot for Chopperline Flight Training/Coastline Flight Training (2008) Transferred to Heliwork at the end of 2008 to work at the bungle bungles as a scenic tour pilot.





Alex Poole: Chopperline Flight Training Grade Two Instructor (2008) Alex gained his commercial helicopter licence with Chopperline in 2004. He worked as a charter pilot for 12 Apostles Helicopters in Victoria for three and a half years, gaining experience in both the Bell 206 and the Eurocopter EC120 aircraft. Alex commenced instructing and carrying out charter operations with Chopperline in mid 2008.


Kurt Brumley: Chopperline Flight Training Grade One Instructor (2007) Kurt served for ten years with the Australian Army from 1995 to 2005. During his military career he served on active duty in the Middle East. Kurt obtained his CPL(H) in 2000 and worked in the Northern Territory as a charter pilot; conducting scenic flights, working with National Parks and Wildlife, piloting for film work for “The Great Outdoors” and various other photographic jobs. Kurt commenced as an instructor at Chopperline in 2007.

Cheryl Tillman: Chopperline Flight Training Theory Instructor (2003)







Digby Amess: Scenic Tour Pilot for Heliwork (2009) As a young kid I aspired to follow in my father’s footsteps by becoming a Commercial Pilot with the hope of one day becoming a Flight Instructor. In July 2008 I graduated from Chopperline Flight Training under the instruction of my dad Ken Amess, shortly after graduating I was given an opportunity to work with North Australian Helicopters. Whilst working with NAH I gained experience in mustering and other flying jobs. After a couple of months I left there and was fortunate enough to get a job with Curry Kenny Group working for Heliwork in Western Australia. I’m currently based at the Bungle Bungles as a Charter Pilot.

Will Stinson: Scenic Tour Pilot for Heliwork (2009) I started my theory with Chopperline in Jan 2008 and completed my commercial licence in August the same year. After graduating I returned to work in the hospitality industry, until I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity with the Curry Kenny Group at a remote base "The Bungle Bungles" for Heliwork WA. My position entails Administration duties, customer service and liaising with Local Tour Group Companies, and of course flying over the amazing Purnululu National Park. The scenery is more than spectacular and the people I work with and travelers I meet are of a character second to none.

Marcus McDonald: Heliwork (2009) I graduated from Chopperline Flight Training in October 2007as a Commercial Helicopter Pilot. I commenced work for Lone Eagle Ag Services in Kununurra in 2008 Cross pollinating Crops. In 2009 I was given an opportunity to work for Heliwork as a Charter Pilot based at the Bungle Bungles.

Anthony Hinchley: Scenic Tour Pilot Heliwork WA (2009) I graduated from Chopperline in May 2008 with A CPL(H) and was given the opportunity to work for the Curry Kenny Aviation group at Heliwork WA for the 2009 season. This was an unbelievable opportunity with one of Australia's largest Aviation Company's and a dream come true.

Holly Muller: Scenic Tour Pilot for Heliwork (2008)

Greg Webb: Mackay Helicopters (2008)