Our Services
Every Mission,
Flown with Precision.
From breathtaking scenic flights over the Appalachians to critical utility inspections and VIP executive transport — East Tennessee Helicopters delivers every mission with FAA Part 135 certified professionalism.
See the Mountains the Way They Were Meant to Be Seen
There is no better vantage point than 2,000 feet above the Appalachian ridgeline in autumn. Our scenic flights take you over cascading waterfalls, blazing fall foliage, and mountain valleys that stretch to the horizon. Whether it's a romantic sunset flight, a family adventure, or a photographer's dream, we tailor every route to the experience you're after.
- Custom routes over the NC foothills and Blue Ridge
- Autumn foliage flights — peak season a specialty
- Waterfall and gorge overflights
- Sunset and golden-hour experiences
- Photography and videography flights
- Private and group bookings available
Arrive Refreshed. Arrive on Time. Arrive in Style.
When time is your most valuable asset, ground transportation is not an option. Our VIP Bell 206 JetRanger III connects you directly to your destination — bypassing traffic, road delays, and commercial terminal hassles. Configured for the discerning executive, every flight is a private, quiet, and efficient experience from door to destination.
- Direct point-to-point routing — no layovers, no connections
- VIP Bell 206 JetRanger III — quiet, comfortable, capable
- Corporate campus and private helipad access
- Same-day and on-demand scheduling
- Confidential and discreet service
- Multi-leg itineraries available
Connect the NC Foothills to Everywhere You Need to Be
The NC foothills sit at the crossroads of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina — and we connect all of it. Golf resort arrivals, vineyard estate transfers, remote property access, and inter-city hops across the region. We serve nine regional airports and land where planes simply cannot, opening up destinations that ground transport makes impractical.
- Golf resort and country club transfers
- Vineyard and winery estate arrivals
- Remote property and ridge-top site access
- Inter-city hops across TN, NC, and SC
- Event and special occasion transport
- Nine regional airports in our service area
Precision Aerial Surveys for Critical Infrastructure
Our FAA Part 135 certification and experienced crew make East Tennessee Helicopters the professional choice for utility and infrastructure inspection work across the region. From power line corridor surveys to pipeline monitoring and tower inspections, we deliver accurate, efficient aerial access to assets that ground crews cannot safely or efficiently reach.
- Power line and transmission corridor surveys
- Pipeline and right-of-way monitoring
- Cell tower and communications infrastructure
- Wind turbine and renewable energy inspections
- Detailed aerial photography and video documentation
- FAA Part 135 certified — fully insured commercial operations
If You Can Imagine It, We Can Fly It
Not every mission fits a category. Search and support operations, aerial photography for film and media, real estate and land surveys, special event overflights, emergency access to remote locations — if it requires a helicopter and a professional crew, we want to hear about it. Every custom mission is individually assessed and quoted.
- Aerial photography and videography for film and media
- Real estate and land parcel surveys
- Special event and celebration flights
- Emergency and time-critical access missions
- Search support and coordination
- All custom missions individually quoted
FAA Part 135 Certified
Not all helicopter operators are equal. FAA Part 135 certification is the commercial air carrier standard — the same regulatory framework that governs scheduled airlines. It requires rigorous maintenance programs, crew training and currency requirements, operational control procedures, and ongoing FAA oversight. When you fly with East Tennessee Helicopters, you fly with an operator held to the highest standard in civilian aviation.
Rigorous Maintenance
Aircraft maintained under FAA-approved programs with documented inspection cycles.
Crew Standards
Pilots trained and current to commercial air carrier standards — not just private minimums.
Operational Control
Every flight planned and dispatched under formal operational control procedures.
FAA Oversight
Ongoing regulatory oversight and compliance — not a one-time certification.
Every Flight is Custom Quoted
Tell us where you want to go, when you need to be there, and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll put together a flight plan and quote tailored to your mission.