Introductory Flight - Where you take the controls!
Accredited International Flight Training, CRICOS Provider Number 00296A
Caloundra +61 (7) 54918588 or 1800 072 118
Gold Coast + 61 (7) 55993445

Dan Egan
General Manager, CHOPPERLINE
Dan began his flying from an early age of 17, Dan moved to central Australia to fly for a tourist operation as well as flying extensive film & Television work within Central Australia.
Dan moved back to the Gold Coast in 2001 and became a line pilot, then base manager for a local operator, before moving into another managerial and sales position, selling helicopters for the Australian Robinson dealer.
Dan has casual flying positions with all 3 commercial television stations in Brisbane as well as retaining a regular flying role with Westpac rescue on the Gold & Sunshine Coasts, Dan was awarded a lifesaving excellence award in 2009 for a rescue carried out after a fixed wing aircraft ditched off the coast of northern NSW.
Kelly Althaus
Pilot / Operations
Kelly completed her commercial helicopter license back in 2007. Kelly looks after the day to day scheduling of students and aircraft at our Gold Coast base and is also one of Chopperline's charter and scenic pilots.
Helena Watkins
Administration Manager/Course Co-ordinator
Helena originally worked in the hospitality industry for 7 years before being introduced to the aviation industry in 2006.
She commenced employment on a contract basis with Advance Flight Theory as a Course Co-ordinator, later joining the Chopperline team in 2007 in a similar role.
Jodie Moffatt
Administration/Student Support
Jodie has an Education and Aviation background. Starting out as a primary school teacher and then moving to the aviation industry. Jodie has worked for Emirates, Virgin Blue and Aviation Australia.
Jodie has been employed by Chopperline as administration/student support since February 2010.
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