About Our Pilots

   Island Hoppers’ pilots are the most qualified, experienced and professional Helicopter Pilots in Jamaica and have flown worldwide in the military and commercially; with a combined total of over 70 years flying experience!  Our pilots have been exposed to a wide range of flight profiles from VIP cruise missions to FLIR Operations, Night Sun, Firefighting, Under-slung Loads, Aerial Law Enforcement Procedures, Air Ambulance Services, Search & Rescue, Tactical Military Operations, Spray Pilot, Patrol Pilot, Aerial Cinematography Pilot, External Load Pilot, Tour Pilot and Charter Pilot. Our pilots are very result oriented with almost 100% mission success (barring weather) and perfect safety record.

Island Hoppers currently operates two Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger helicopters that are US registered and strictly maintained under the Regulations and oversight of both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA).

Island Hoppers Helicopter Tours Limited is Jamaica Tourist Board approved and carries a $10,000,000.00 (USD) liability insurance through reputable international insurance companies in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.