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Helicopter Power Line Construction & HEC Services for Utilities and Line Contractors
Transmission and distribution projects rarely follow easy terrain. HILINE Helicopters Inc supports utility crews with external load lifts and human external cargo (HEC) operations that move materials, structures and qualified workers along the line, keeping construction on schedule where ground equipment slows down.
Call Us Now: 770-727-2727 Request a Utility Project QuoteWhy Use a Helicopter for Power Line Construction?
Build Through Any Terrain
Mountains, wetlands, river crossings and protected land can add weeks to a line project when every pole and crew must travel by ground. Helicopter support moves the work forward along the corridor instead of waiting on access roads.
Advantages Over Ground-Only Construction:
Faster Progress: Move materials and crews from structure to structure in minutes.
Corridor Access: Work across rugged or roadless sections without heavy equipment travel.
Less Ground Disturbance: Reduce matting, temporary roads and right-of-way damage.
Crew Positioning: HEC operations place qualified line workers where they need to be.
Our Capabilities
FAA Part 133 External Load & HEC Operations
Our pilots fly precision longline and HEC missions under FAA Part 133, with the planning and communication line work demands. We coordinate closely with your foremen and safety leads so every lift fits the construction sequence.
We Handle:
Structure and material placement, line crew transport via HEC, equipment delivery to remote structures, storm restoration support, and lifts in congested areas under approved Congested Area Plans.
Operational Range:
Utility projects throughout the contiguous U.S. and Alaska, including mountain and backcountry corridors.
Who We Serve
Electric Utilities & Co-ops: Add helicopter capacity to new construction, rebuilds and upgrades.
Line Contractors: Keep crews productive on difficult spans and remote structures.
Renewable Energy Developers: Support tie lines and infrastructure in hard-to-access locations.
Government & Public Power Agencies: Rely on an experienced operator for public infrastructure work.
Safety First
Line Work Demands Discipline. We Fly It That Way.
With over 40 years in the air, HILINE Helicopters Inc approaches every utility project with the planning and communication energized environments require. Our crews follow strict procedures for clearances, radio communication and load control.
We coordinate job briefings, rigging and load checks, HEC procedures, FAA requirements and ground crew roles before the first lift.
The Process
From Project Scope to Line Completion in 3 Steps
Share Your Project Scope: Send us the line route, structure types, materials and crew needs, along with your timeline.
Job Planning: We review the corridor, plan lift sequences and HEC procedures, and align with your safety program.
Construction Support: Our team flies alongside your crews, moving materials and workers efficiently through each phase.
