hai survey ops performance 2006
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2006
HAI SURVEY OF OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Conducted by:
ECONOMICS COMMITTEEHELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
1635 PRINCE STREETALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
Data collected and analyzed by:
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc.P.O. Box 1142
Orleans, MA 02653
© Copyright 2006, Helicopter Association International All Rights Reserved.
Dedication This report is dedicated to those responsible, community-minded operators who provided usable responses to this 2006 HAI Survey of Operating Performance. Only through such cooperation can the helicopter industry continue its progress toward efficiency and sustained growth.
Table of Contents Page Introduction 1 Comparison with the 2005 Survey 2 Summary of Findings 3 2006 Survey Results: Respondent Profile ……………………………………………………………….. 6 Fleet Profile ……………………………………………………………………… 8 Respondent Profile – By Fleet Size …………………………………………….....10 Fleet – Category of Helicopter ………………………………………………….. .12 Trend for Number of Helicopters ……………………………………………….. .14 Fleet Acquisition ………………………………………………………………….16 Flight Hours – Type of Operator …………………………………………………18 Flight Hours – Size of Operator …………………………………………………. 20 Trend for Number of Flight Hours ………………………………………………..22
Flight Hours per Helicopter ……………………………………………………….24 Flight Hours per Helicopter – Type of Operator ………………………………….26 Flight Hours per Helicopter – Size of Operator …………………………………..28
Annual Utilization per Helicopter ………………………………………………...30 Employee Categories – Relationships …………………………………………….32 Employees per Light–Single Turbine ……………………………………………. 34 Trend for Number of Employees ………………………………………………….36 Productivity – Operations …………………………………………………………38 Productivity – Revenue …………………………………………………………....40 Amount Budgeted for Training – Pilots …………………………………………...42 Amount Budgeted for Training – Maintenance …………………………………...44 Amount Budgeted for Training – Management/Financial ………………………..46 Costs of Operation ………………………………………………………………...48 Operating Cost Concerns ………………………………………………………….50 Types of Operation – Sources of Revenue ………………………………………..52 Types of Operation – Flight Hours ………………………………………………..54 Revenues – Sources ………………………………………………………………. 56 Quarterly Distribution of Flight Hours …………………………………………… 58 Quarterly Distribution of Days Flown ……………………………………………. 60 Inventory Value – Per Helicopter …………………………………………………62 Labor Rates for Outside Services …………………………………………………64
Profitability ………………………………………………………………………..66 Profitability vs. Utilization ...……………………………………………………..68 Factors Preventing Growth ………………………………………………………..70 Guaranteed Maintenance Programs …………………………………………..….....72 Idle or Parked Helicopters ………………………………………………………...74 Trend for Revenue …………………………………………………………………76 Computer Systems (Flight Management, Maintenance, Inventory, Financial) …………………..78-84 Trend for Insurance Rates …………………………………………………………86
Steps Taken to Control Insurance Rates …………………………………………..88 Aviation Insurance (Vehicle, Health, Worker’s Comp, Disability, Facilities, War/Expro) ……....90-100 Appendix: A – Questionnaire – 2006 Survey of Operating Performance
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INTRODUCTION The Helicopter Association International (HAI) initiated the thirteenth Survey of Operating Performance in April 2006, to furnish relevant operational data and statistics to its members, the helicopter industry, and other interested organizations. The HAI Economics Committee developed the Survey, which consisted of 21 questions. That number is similar to prior-year surveys. Additionally, the questions can be segregated into several categories. The first category asked all operators about basic operational statistics (number of helicopters, flight hours, employees, type of operator, location of operation, etc.). This part of the Survey has asked basically the same questions since this series of surveys began in 1993, which permits comparison between surveys in certain situations. The remaining categories of the survey contained questions addressed in prior-year surveys (revenue, profitability, operating costs, training, inventory, regulatory costs, aircraft acquisition sources, distribution of annual flight hours by quarter, factors impeding growth opportunities, computer usage, etc.) while one question (guaranteed maintenance programs) addressed a new area of interest. The HAI sent approximately 3,900 surveys to two groups of operators: Regular Member companies of the HAI and Non-Member operators. One-hundred-and-fifty-six operators responded to the 2006 Survey. The response rate for Regular Member companies of the HAI was almost 13 percent while the Non-Member rate was two percent. Overall, the response rate was four percent, which is a decrease from the five percent that responded to the 2005 Survey. The operators that responded to the 2006 Survey represent approximately 1,400 helicopters and 700,000 flight hours. These totals are a decrease when compared to the 2005 Survey, however are greater than the totals for the 2004 Survey. Additionally, 16 operators outside of the United States responded to the survey: a drop of 33 percent when compared to the 2005 Survey. The physical layout of the report should make reading for the user an easy task. Responses to each question are presented on two facing pages. One page (even-numbered pages) contains a series of charts or tables that reveal the results to the 2006 Survey. The results are displayed by type, size, and/or location of operation (U.S. or Non-U.S.). The facing page (odd-numbered pages) primarily displays prior-year information but occasionally shows a further breakdown of the 2006 Survey. The facing page also contains, when relevant, a restatement of the question from the survey. Appendix A of the report contains a copy of the 2006 Survey questions.
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COMPARISON WITH THE 2005 SURVEY One of the objectives of the 2006 Survey was to make comparisons with the 2005 Survey (and prior-year surveys) when possible. Key similarities between the surveys allow this comparison.
- Historically, despite the variance in the number of responses to each year’s survey, the response rates have remained consistent. The response rate for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 surveys has remained between four and five percent.
- A core set of questions have remained consistent as to how they are posed
since the 1993 Survey. Other questions that appear less frequently are posed using the same format, which also allows comparison.
- Since 1993 operators’ responses have been analyzed using three primary
classifications – type (commercial, corporate/private, and public service), size (one-helicopter operators, two-to-three helicopter, four-to-seven-helicopter, and eight-or-more) and location (U.S and non-U.S. operators). The breakdown within the categories remained similar for each of the categories between the 2005 and 2006 surveys.
- Commercial operators were the most responsive type of operator, which has
been the case in each of the prior-year surveys. The Economics Committee asked 21 questions in the 2006 Survey, the same number as the 2005 Survey. One question changed between the two surveys. Question 19 changed from a question concerning depreciation on airframes and engines to one on guaranteed maintenance programs. More specifically, the new question asked operators to reveal more information about participation in those types of programs and reasons for enrolling. A question soliciting similar information was last asked in the 1991 Survey: the first year of this series of surveys. The format of the question in the 2006 survey remained consistent with the question that appeared in the 1991 Survey.
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The 2006 Survey of Operating Performance highlights certain information about the operators in the helicopter industry. The number of helicopters and flight hours as represented by this group of operators were higher as those in the 2004 Survey and slightly lower than the 2005 Survey. What does the 2006 Survey reveal about our industry? Summarized below are a few of the highlights.
- Fifty-six percent of the respondents were HAI members. Sixty-six percent of the Commercial operators that responded were HAI members.
- Commercial operators were the most responsive group at 51 percent, which is a
decrease from 58 percent in the 2005 Survey. Thirty-seven percent of the 2006 respondents were Corporate/Private operators. Public Service represented the remaining 12 percent. Commercial operators, while the percentage decreased in 2006, have remained the most responsive group over the years.
- Despite the decrease in the percentage of Commercial operators, as mentioned in the
previous bullet, the group operated 90 percent of the helicopters, an increase from 83 percent in the 2005 Survey.
- Large operators (eight or more helicopters) operated 80 percent of the helicopters,
which was an increase from the 78 percent in the 2005 Survey.
- Two types of helicopters made up 79 percent of the fleet. Light-single turbines made up 44 percent of the fleet followed by light-medium twins at 35 percent.
- The same two types of helicopters flew 82 percent of the flight hours. Light-single
turbines flew 51 percent of the hours, followed by light-medium twins at 31 percent.
- Flight hours per helicopter averaged 521, which was a decrease from 548 hours when compared to the 2005 Survey. The 521 hours is higher than the 499 hours in the 2004 Survey.
- Sixteen percent of the operators flew more than 600 flight hours per year.
- Flight hours per helicopter varied according to the size of the operator. Operators
with one helicopter averaged 214 per helicopter per year, while operators with eight or more helicopters flew 562. This trend was similar to the 2005 Survey.
- The number of helicopters, flight hours, and employees remained mostly unchanged
when compared to the prior year. While 72 percent of the operators remained at the same number of helicopters, 22 percent increased their fleet size. Also, 72 percent of the operators kept their employment level the same. For flight hours, operators indicated that 44 percent experienced an increase, while 37 percent remained the same. The flight-hour trend is the only measure of the three that differed from the 2005 Survey.
- The average amount budgeted for training of pilots was $6,900, for maintenance
personnel was $5,400, and for management/financial personnel was $3,900. While
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While pilots remained the same, the amount budgeted for maintenance and management personnel increased when compared to the 2005 Survey.
- When operators look to acquire aircraft, 38 percent will purchase used helicopters, 31
percent will buy new, and the remaining 31 percent will consider both new and used. The types of operator that are most likely to purchase new helicopters are Corporate/Private (52 percent) and Public Service (33 percent).
- Maintenance (25 percent), Personnel (19 percent), Insurance (18 percent), and Fuel
(15 percent) represent the largest categories of expenses for operators. Insurance increased from 15 percent in the 2005 Survey and moved past fuel as the third largest category of expense.
- To the new question for the 2006 Survey, 15 percent of the operators used an
airframe guaranteed maintenance program. That percentage increased to 24 percent for engine programs. The reason mentioned most frequently for using a guaranteed maintenance program was cost predictability.
- Insurance costs associated with helicopters continued to improve. Operators
reporting an increase have dropped from 81 in the 2003 Survey to 32 percent in the 2006 Survey. The average increase also decreased to 12 percent. However, insurance costs associated with the business (i.e. health, facilities, vehicle, worker’s compensation) continue to increase.
- To control insurance costs, operators identified many methods. The most frequent
methods mentioned were to assume more risk on hull insurance and/or increase training. For the first time, operators that did not make changes received significant mention.
- For the Commercial operators, 68 percent of the operators experienced a profit.
- The Industrial Support operators (Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Construction, Utility
Support, and Logging/Lumber) generated 50 percent. The EMS/Safety operators (Fire Fighting, Public Service/Safety, and EMS) generated 40 percent of the revenue.
- On average an operator will carry $333,000 of inventory per helicopter. This was a
significant increase over the 2005 Survey amount of $123,000.
- Utilization seems to have a correlation with profitability for Commercial operators. Thirty-five percent of the operators that flew 250 hours or less per helicopter in a year are profitable, while 79 percent that fly more than 750 hours per helicopter are profitable.
- Eighty-five percent of the Commercial operators said their revenues either remained
the same or increased when compared to the prior year.
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2006 Survey Results
2006 Questions 1, 2 & 4
Respondent Profile
Commercial51% Corporate/Private
37%
PublicService12%
Type of Operator
8+ Helo18%
4-7 Helo14%
1 Helo45%
2-3 Helo23%
Size of Operator
U.S. - South East22%
U.S. - South West10%
U.S. - West28%
U.S. -Central16%
Outside U.S.10%
U.S. - North East14%
Location of Operator
06-0016
U.S.CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaAustralia
90%1%1%4%
4%
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Questions 1, 2, and 4 (Question 4 stated on page 9.) 1. Please describe your helicopter flight operation.
__ Commercial/For Profit __ Corporate/Private __ Public Service 2. In what state and country are your headquarters?
________________________________________________________ Comments: The analysis on page 6 shows the results to the 2006 Survey. The analysis on this page illustrates the responses for the past 3 surveys beginning with the 2003 Survey. Type of Operator –
0102030405060
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator –
05
10152025303540
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Location of Operator –
020406080
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
U.SNon U.S.
Fleet Profile - By Type and Size of Operator
Commercial90%
Corporate/Private
6%
PublicService
4%
2006 Questions 1, 2 &4
8+ Helicopters80%
1 Helicopter5%
2-3 Helicopters7%
4-7 Helicopters8%
06-0028
Comm
Corp/Priv
Public
90%
6%
4%
96%
4%
- %
Non-U.S.U.S.
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8 +
6%
6%
7%
81%
2%
11%
23%
64%
U.S. Non-U.S.
Type of Operator
Size of Operator
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Questions 1, 2, and 4 (Question 1 and 2 stated on page 7.) 4. How many helicopters did you operate in 2005:
2005 QtyPistons
Light Single Turbines
Medium/Heavy Singles
Light/Medium Twins
Heavy Twins
Other: ________________________
TOTAL
Comments: For the charts and analysis on pages 8 and 9, each helicopter counts as one. This differs from the analysis on pages 6 and 7, where each respondent counted as one. Overall, 92 percent of the fleet is operated by U.S. operators, which is higher than the 78 percent in the 2004 Survey and 88 percent in the 2005 Survey. A further breakdown of U.S./Non-US. fleet is offered in the tables on page 8. Fleet Profile by Type of Operator -
020406080
100
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Fleet Profile by Size of Operator –
0
20
40
60
80
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Respondent Profile - By Fleet Size
1 Helicopter25%8+ Helicopters
33%
2-3 Helicopters21%
2006 Questions 1 & 4
Commercial Operator
1 Helicopter79%
4-7Helicopters
4%
Corporate/Private Operator
4-7Helicopters
17%
8+ Helicopters6%
2-3 Helicopters55%
06-003
Public Service Operator
10
2-3 Helicopters17%
Comm
Corp/Priv
P/S
Average
15.1
1.3
3.0
4-7Helicopters
21%
Largest
316
5
9
Fleet Size in Sample
1 Helicopter22%
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Questions 1 and 4 (Question 1 stated on page 7 and Question 4 stated on page 9.) Comments: The 2006 Survey asked for the number of helicopters for the most recently-completed year, which in this case was 2005. Each pie chart groups all of the operators according to their type and fleet size. Each operator (respondent) is counted as one. The charts on this page summarize the responses to the previous three surveys. Commercial Operators –
0
10
20
30
40
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Corporate/Private Operators –
010203040506070
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Public Service Operators –
01020304050
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Fleet - Category of Helicopter
Light - SingleTurbine
44%
All Operators
Light - MediumTwins35%
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
PST
9%
38%
2%
LST
44%
36%
65%
MHS
1%
- %
24%
2006 Question 4
06-004
By Type of Operator
12
Piston10%
Heavy Twin9%
Medium -HeavySingle
2%
Total Numberof Helicopters
1,388
LMT
36%
26%
9%
HT
10%
- %
- %
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
36%
27%
22%
6%
43%
44%
32%
45%
1%
3%
3%
2%
20%
23%
39%
36%
- %
3%
4%
11%
PST LST MHS LMT HT
U.S.
Non-U.S.
PST
11%
4%
LST
46%
17%
MHS
2%
3%
By Location
LMT
32%
70%
HT
9%
6%
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Question 4 (Question 4 stated on page 9.) Comments: The total number of helicopters (1,338) is five percent lower than the 2005 Survey. All Operators –
0102030405060
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
PistonLSTMHSLMTHT
When comparing the results of the 2006 Survey to the 2005 Survey, the following was observed. Size of Operator –
- The One-Helicopter operators more closely reflect the 2004 Survey. The Piston category increased from 31 to 36 percent. The Light-Single Turbines decreased from 53 to 43 percent, and the Light/Medium-Twins increased from 13 to 20 percent.
- The Two-to-Three-Helicopter operators also more closely reflect the 2004 Survey. The Piston category decreased from 34 to 27 percent. The Light-Single Turbines increased from 29 to 44 percent. Light/Medium-Twins in essence remained unchanged.
- The Four-to-Seven-Helicopter operators decreased in the Piston category from 27 to 22 percent. The Light-Single Turbines decreased from 39 to 32 percent. The Light/Medium-Twins increased from 31 to 39 percent.
- Eight-or-More-Helicopter operators that operate Light/Medium-Twins increased from 31 to 36 percent while the Light-Single Turbines operators decreased from 56 to 45 percent. Heavy-Twins increased from three to 11 percent.
Location of Operator –
- U.S. operators that operate Light-Single Turbines decreased from 54 to 46 percent, while Light/Medium-Twins increased from 27 to 32 percent. Heavy-Twins increased from two to nine percent.
- Non-U.S. Light-Single Turbine operators decreased from 41 to 17 percent, while Light/Medium-Twins increased from 46 to 70 percent.
Trend for Number of Helicopters
6%
72%
22%
Prior Year Compared to 2005
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
10%
2%
- %
Same
59%
88%
83%
2006 Question 4, Part 2
06-004A
By Type of Operator
14
All Operators
Increased
31%
10%
17%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
6%
6%
9%
4%
90%
72%
68%
29%
4%
22%
23%
67%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
4%
18%
76%
44%
By Location
20%
38%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
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Part 2 of Question 4 How does your number of helicopters in 2005 compare to the prior year? ____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ___ Increased All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
01020304050607080
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
DecreaseSameIncrease
Commercial Operators, By Size of Operation – 2006 Survey
0102030405060708090
100
Per
cent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Commercial Operators, By Location of Operation – 2006 Survey
0102030405060708090
100
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
U.SNon U.S.
Fleet Acquisition
Used38%
New31%
Both31%
2006 Question 5
06-01716
Operator by Type
Commercial
Corp / Private
Public Service
16%
52%
33%
43%
29%
45%
New Used
41%
19%
22%
Both
All Operators
Location
U.S.
Non-U.S.
31%
31%
41%
13%
New Used
28%
56%
Both
Operator by Size
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8 +
44%
22%
18%
22%
43%
39%
27%
30%
New Used
13%
39%
55%
48%
Both
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Question 5 5. When you acquire helicopters, do you acquire? New ___ Used ___ Both ____ All Operators –
01020304050
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
NewBothUsed
Comment: The chart below shows a further breakdown for Commercial operators, which represent the largest category of respondents. Commercial Operators, Size of Operation – 2006 Survey
01020304050607080
Per
cent
New Both Used
2006 Survey
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Comment: A trend that has remained consistent throughout the surveys is the low percentage of Commercial operators that will purchase only new helicopters (16 percent as reflected in table on page 16). The low percentage is highlighted further when compared to the respective percentages for Corporate/Private (52 percent) and Public Service (33 percent) operators.
Flight Hours - Type of Operator
PST8%
2006 Question 6
06-00518
Flight Hours
LST51%
MHS1%
LMT31%
HT9% All
LST51%
MHS1%
LMT31%
HT9% Commercial
697,659 Total Hours
659,588 Total Hours
LST39%
LMT35%
PST26%
Corporate/Private
16,256 Total Hours
PSTLST MHSLMTHT Oth
======
PistonLight-Single TurbineMedium/Heavy SingleLight/Medium TwinHeavy TwinOther
PSTLST MHSLMT
HT
9%54%1%
27%9%
3%13%1%
74%9%
Location of Operator
U.S. Non-U.S.
Total Flt. Hrs. 640,445 57,214
PST8%
LST84%
MHS7%
LMT9% Public Service
21,815 Total Hours
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Question 6 (Question 6 stated on page 21.) Comments: The pie charts and table on page 18 show flight hours by type and location of operator. The charts on page 20 show flight hours by size of operator. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0102030405060
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
PistonLSTMHSLMTHT
Location of Operator – Prior-year surveys displayed flight-hour information by location in a tabular format. The following charts display the same information for prior years in a format that should make comparisons easier. U.S. Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
010203040506070
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
PistonLSTMHSLMTHT
Non-U.S. Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0102030405060
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
PistonLSTMHSLMTHT
Flight Hours - Size of Operator
PST
25%
2006 Question 6
06-00620
1 Helicopter
2005 Total Flight Hours
LST
47%
MHS
3%
LMT
25%
1-Helo2 - 34 - 78 +
14,97635,24647,553
599,884
PST
18%
HT
3%
HT
3%
LST
54%
LMT
25%
2-3 Helicopters
PST
LST
MHS
LMT
HT
Oth
=
=
=
=
=
=
Piston
Light-Single Turbine
Medium/Heavy Single
Light/Medium Twin
Heavy Twin
Other
PST
11%
4-7 Helicopters
LST
34%
MHS
2%
LMT
50%
LST
53%
LMT
29%
8+ Helicopters
MHS
1%
HT
10%
PST
7%
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Question 6 (continued) 6. How many helicopter hours did your operation fly in 2005:
2005 Flt Hrs
Pistons
Light Single Turbines
Medium/Heavy Singles
Light/Medium Twins
Heavy Twins
Other:
TOTAL
Comments: The pie charts and table on page 18 show flight hours by type and location of operator. The pie charts on page 20 show flight hours by size of operator. The chart shown below displays the information from the 2006 Survey for operators by category of helicopter and size of operation. Flight Hours by Category of Helicopter and Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
010203040506070
Per
cent
PST LST MHS LMT HT2005 Survey
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for Number of Flight Hours
19%
37%
44%
Prior Year Compared to 2005
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
15%
19%
33%
Same
25%
55%
33%
2006 Question 6, Part 2
06-006B
By Type of Operator
22
All Operators
Increased
60%
26%
34%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
20%
29%
18%
4%
54%
23%
36%
11%
26%
48%
46%
85%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
17%
31%
41%
6%
By Location
42%
63%
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Part 2 of Question 6 How does the number of flight hours in 2005 compare to the prior year? ____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ___ Increased All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
01020304050607080
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
DecreaseSameIncrease
Commercial Operators, By Size of Operation – 2006 Survey
0102030405060
Per
cent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Commercial Operators, By Location of Operation – 2006 Survey
010203040506070
Per
cent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
U.SNon U.S.
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Non-U.S.U.S.
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Public ServiceCorp/PrivComm.
Flight Hours per Helicopter2006 Question 4 & 6
06-006A24
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
521
396
214
428
562
518
561
576
214
404
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
8+4-72-31 Helo
25
Questions 4 and 6 (Question 4 stated on page 9 and Question 6 on page 21.) All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
573
499548
300350400450500550600
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
FH/Helicopter
Type of Operator – Prior-Year Surveys
200300400500600700
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator – Prior-Year Surveys
250
350
450
550
650
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Location of Operator - Prior-Year Surveys
350400450500550600
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
U.SNon U.S.
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
Flight Hours per Helicopter - Type of Operator
499
633
364
469512
576
2006 Question 4 & 6
06-006C26
Commercial
PST
LST
MHS
LMT
HT
=
=
=
=
=
Piston
Light-Single Turbine
Medium/Heavy Single
Light/Medium Twin
Heavy Twin
147
209
-
318
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
-
214
Corporate/Private
-
522
119
394
-
404
Public Service
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
27
Questions 4 and 6 (continued) All Operators – 2006 Survey
0100200300400500600700
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT
Helicopter Category
2006 Survey
Location of Operator – 2006 Survey
0200400600800
1000
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT
Helicopter Category
U.S.Non-U.S.
Commercial Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
200
400
600
800
1000
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Helicopter Category
PSTLSTMHSLMTHT
Corporate/Private Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
200
400
600
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Helicopter Category
PSTLSTMHSLMTHT
Public Service – When compared to the 2005 Survey, Light/Single-Turbines increased from 367 to 522 flight hours per helicopter, while Light/Medium-Twins increased from 362 to 394.
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
Flight Hours per Helicopter - Size of Operator2006 Question 4 & 6
06-006D28
1 Helicopter 2-3 Helicopters
4-7 Helicopters 8+ Helicopters
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
Hrs
/ H
elic
op
ter
149
236
272
214
- -0
100
200
300
400
500
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
267
486
439
396
- -
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
216
447
568
428
-
300
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
ALLHTLMTMHSLSTPis
663 652
459
562
284
524
29
Questions 4 and 6 (continued) Comments: The charts below do not reflect prior-year information. Rather they show a breakdown of flight hours per helicopter for Commercial operators by size of operation for the 2006 Survey. Commercial Operators by Size of Operator – 2006 Survey
0100200300400500
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT All
Helicopter Category
1 Helicopter
Commercial Operators by Size of Operator – 2006 Survey
100200300400500600
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT All
Helicopter Category
2-3
Commercial Operators by Size of Operator – 2006 Survey
200
300
400
500
600
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT All
Helicopter Category
4-7
Commercial Operators by Size of Operator – 2006 Survey
200300400500600700
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
PST LST MHS LMT HT All
Helicopter Category
8+
0
10
20
30
40
Annual Utilization per Helicopter2006 Questions 4 & 6
06-008
40%
30%
14%
% o
f O
pera
tors
Commercial
Corp/Private
Publ Service
All Operators
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
24%
62%
38%
40%
61%
28%
27%
7%
0 -200 Hrs
All Operators
Type and Size of Operators
0 -200 Hrs
30
7%
3% 3% 3%
201 -400 Hrs
401 -600 Hrs
601 -800 Hrs
801 -1000 Hrs
1001 -1200 Hrs
1201 +
33%
27%
22%
30%
29%
33%
36%
22%
201 -400 Hrs
19%
7%
17%
14%
4%
20%
18%
30%
401 -600 Hrs
10%
4%
6%
7%
2%
8%
9%
19%
601 -800 Hrs
3%
- %
17%
3%
2%
8%
5%
- %
801 -1000 Hrs
5%
- %
- %
3%
- %
- %
5%
11%
1001 -1200 Hrs
6%
- %
- %
3%
2%
3%
- %
11%
1201 +Hrs
31
Questions 4 and 6 (Question 4 stated on page 9 and Question 6 on page 21) All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
Perc
ent
0-200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1000 > 1000Flight Hours
200320042005
Location of Operator – 2006 Survey
Flight Hours per Helicopter 0-200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1000 1001-1200 1201 + U.S. 42% 29% 13% 7% 3% 2% 4% Non-U.S. 19% 38% 25% 6% 6% 6% -% Category of Helicopter – 2006 Survey
Flight Hours per Helicopter 0-200 201-400 401-600 601-800 801-1000 1001-1200 1201 + Piston 55% 31% 10% 4% -% -% -% LST 39% 24% 15% 8% 5% 3% 6% LMT 25% 33% 25% 8% 7% 2% -% Medium/Heavy Singles and Heavy Twins did not have enough observations to show by category of helicopter.
0.0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
0.0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
Employee Categories - Relationships2006 Questions 7
06-10632
Maintenance Technicians per PilotAll By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
Admin + Support Personnel per Pilot
Admin + Support Personnel per Maintenance Technician
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
.87
.99
.49
.77.69
.85
1.17
.83
1.10
.75
1.081.13
1.05
.83
1.27
1.02
.78
1.22 1.19
.60
.88.98
.71
.52
.79 .75
.59
1.25
.92
.68
33
Question 7 7. How many full-time equivalent employees (pilots, maintenance personnel, support,
administration, etc.) did you have for your helicopter flight operations in 2005:
Number in 2005
Pilots Maintenance Personnel Administrative and Support (Overhead Personnel) Other: (related to helicopter operations) ___________
Comments: This question remained consistent with prior-year surveys, however the analysis changed beginning with the 2004 Survey. Feedback indicated that showing the average number of employees per operator was not very helpful information. As a result, the Committee analyzed the data from a different perspective. The new perspective reveals ratios when comparing different categories of employees. For example in the first chart, the overall ratio of maintenance technicians to each pilot is .87. The second chart shows that overall for every pilot there are .88 administrative and support personnel. The third chart shows that overall there are 1.08 administrative and support personnel for each maintenance technician. If you use this information, please keep in mind that the survey does not reveal the level of maintenance a technician performs for each operator. In one organization, technicians may perform line maintenance only, while in another they may also perform heavy maintenance. However, the ratio should provide a general benchmark when making these comparisons. Summary of Other Comments:
Type of Employee Qty Type of Employee Qty Truck Drivers 5 Photographers 10 Sales, Dispatch 70
Three operators reported a description and quantity of other employees. Those are reflected in the above table. Twenty-three additional operators identified that they had other types of employees but did not offer a description. Those operators are not included in the report.
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
Employees per Light-Single Turbine2006 Questions 7 and 4
06-10734
Pilots per Light-Single TurbineAll By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
Maintenance Technicians per Light-Single Turbine
Admin + Support Personnel per Light-Single Turbine
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
1.311.37
1.76
1.21
1.56
1.221.38 1.32
-
1.05
1.46
1.82
-
.75
1.20
1.40
.33
1.87
1.45
-
.91
1.04
.94
.64
1.00
.69
.33
1.18
.91
-
35
Question 7 (continued) Comments: The charts on page 34 show the number of employees per light-single turbine helicopter for each category of employee. The charts include the operators that operate light-single turbines only. For example, the first chart on page 34 shows that, overall, operators that operate only light-single turbine helicopters have 1.31 pilots per helicopter. The second chart reveals .91 maintenance technicians per helicopter and the third chart shows 1.46 administrative and support personnel per helicopter. The tables below show the number of employees per light-single turbine helicopter for each category of employee. Whereas the information on page 34 shows the average value for the respective categories, the tables on this page reflect the minimum, maximum, and median for the same categories. There was not enough information to display the numbers for Non-U.S. operators. Employees per Light-Single Turbine Helicopter Pilots –2006 Survey
Type of Operator Size of Operator All Comm Corp Publ 1 Helo 2-3 4-7 8+ U.S. Min .33 .67 1.0 .33 1 .33 --- .80 .33 Max 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.0 2 2.7 --- 1.67 2.7 Median 1 1.3 1.0 1.50 1 1.5 --- 1.50 1
Maintenance Technicians – 2006 Survey
Type of Operator Size of Operator All Comm Corp Publ 1 Helo 2-3 4-7 8+ U.S. Min .33 .33 0.5 --- 1.0 .33 --- .37 .33 Max 3.2 3.2 1.0 --- 2.0 1.5 --- 3.2 3.2 Median 1.0 1.0 1.0 --- 1.0 .67 --- .1.0 1.0
Administrative and Support Personnel – 2006 Survey
Type of Operator Size of Operator All Comm Corp Publ 1 Helo 2-3 4-7 8+ U.S. Min .07 .07 -- .33 1.0 .33 -- .07 .07 Max 7.3 7.3 -- 2.0 2.0 6.0 -- 7.3 7.3 Median 1.0 1.0 -- .33 1.0 0.5 -- 1.10 1.0
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for Number of Employees
3%
72%
25%
Prior Year Compared to 2005
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
5%
- %
6%
Same
56%
91%
76%
2006 Question 7, Part 2
06-011
By Type of Operator
36
All Operators
Increased
39%
9%
18%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
- %
3%
10%
7%
90%
75%
62%
67%
10%
22%
28%
26%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
2%
13%
73%
62%
By Location
25%
25%
37
Part 2 of Question 7 How does your number of employees in 2005 compare to the prior year? (Please check one.) ____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ___ Increased All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
01020304050607080
Per
cent
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
DecreaseSameIncrease
Commercial Operators, By Size of Operation – 2006 Survey
0102030405060708090
100
Per
cent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
1 Helicopter2 to 34 to 78 or more
Commercial Operators, By Location of Operation – 2006 Survey
010203040506070
Per
cent
Decrease Same Increase
2006 Survey
U.SNon U.S.
0.00
0.75
1.50
2.25
3.00
Productivity - Operations
2006 Questions 4, 6, & 7
06-032
1.631.65
CommAll
1 Helicopter
2 -3
4 - 7
8 +
Total Pilots per Helicopter - All Operators
Flight Hours per Pilot - All Operators
1.57
1.99
Corp/Priv
PublServ
0
100
200
300
400
500
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Flight Hours per Helicopter - All Operators
270
341
176
394358
459
201
215
1.55
1.36
1.83
1.72
Comm
1 2-3 4-7 8+
CommAll Corp/Priv
PublServ
1 2-3 4-7 8+
CommAll Corp/Priv
PublServ
1 2-3 4-7 8+
By Type By Size
1 Helicopter
2 -3
4 - 7
8 +
197
328
339
465
Comm
U.S. 1.58 Non U.S. 2.20
1.58 1.651.79 1.68
162
300 300
454
1 Helicopter
2 -3
4 - 7
8 +
314
385
416
648
Comm
38
217
403 393
627
U.S. 278 Non U.S. 206
U.S. 350 Non U.S. 425
39
Questions 4, 6 and 7 (Question 4 stated on page 9, Question 6 on page 21, and Question 7 on page 33.) Comments: For each chart on page 38, the analysis included only those operators that answered both questions required to make the chart. For example, Pilots per Helicopter, an operator must have answered question 7 about employees and question 4 about helicopters. Due to the wide range of employees reported in the Other category by each operator, the results displayed in the chart were difficult to compare when Other was included. As a result, the Committee chose to analyze by pilots per helicopter, a measure that should prove to be more meaningful because most operators have pilots. Maintenance Technicians per Helicopter – 2006 Survey The number of maintenance technicians per helicopter for all operators was 1.52. The table shows a further breakdown for maintenance technicians.
Technicians per Helicopter By Type By Size By Location
Comm. Corp./Priv. Publ. Serv. 1 2-3 4-7 8+ U.S. Non-U.S. 1.73 1.30 .84 1.25 1.24 1.58 2.02 1.32 2.68
Flight Hours per Helicopter By Type of Operator – Prior-Year Surveys
300350400450500550600650
Flt H
rs p
er H
el.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Non-U.S.U.S. OnlyAll
0
100
200
300
400
500
Non-U.S.U.S. OnlyAll
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Non-U.S.U.S. OnlyAll
Productivity - Revenue
06-012
$774$733
$978
$1,781 $1,752
$1,944
$462 $467$437
Revenue per Helicopter (x000)
Revenue per Flight Hour
Revenue per Pilot (x000)
40
2006 Questions 4, 6, 7, & 14
2005(x000)
1 Helo.
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
All
445
484
808
1,210
U.S.
445
475
640
1,280
Non-U.S.
-
-
1,425
985
2005
1 Helo.
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
All
837
2,452
1,905
2,093
U.S.
839
2,453
1,749
2,301
Non-U.S.
-
-
2,584
1,385
2005(x000)
1 Helo.
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
All
216
392
442
720
U.S.
216
359
437
834
Non-U.S.
-
-
460
379
41
Questions 4, 6, 7, and 14 (Question 4 stated on page 9, Question 6 on page 21, and Question 7 on page 33.) 14. What were your total helicopter flight operation’s revenues (in US Dollars) for:
2004 ___________ Comments: By combining the responses from these questions, it is possible to examine three measures of financial productivity. The analysis includes only the operators that answered all four questions. Revenue per Helicopter – Prior-Year Surveys
200300400500600700800900
10001100
Rev
. per
Hel
. (x
000)
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
All12-34-78+U.S.Non-U.S.
Revenue per Flight Hour – Prior-Year Surveys
8001000120014001600180020002200
Rev
. per
Flt.
Hr.
2003 2004 2005
Prior-Year Surveys
All12-34-78+U.S.Non-U.S.
Revenue per Pilot – 2005 Survey
100200300400500600700
Rev
. per
Pilo
t
All U.S. Non-U.S.
2005 Survey
12-34-78+
Amount Budgeted for Training - Pilots
06-013
Comm
Corp/Priv
Publ Serv
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8+
U.S.
Non - U.S.
9%
14%
20%
18%
12%
6%
- %
13%
7%
8%
14%
- %
12%
3%
6%
13%
10%
- %
24%
10%
7%
22%
12%
17%
10%
17%
14%
<$1,000 $1,000-1,999
$2,000-2,999
$3,000-3,999
$4,000-4,999
>$5,000
Type ofOperator
$1,000-1,999
9%
$2,000-2,999
17%
$3,000-3,999
10%$4,000-4,999
5%
>$5,000
47%
12%
7%
13%
10%
9%
22%
- %
10%
7%
39%
51%
60%
33%
61%
43%
67%
44%
72%
All Operators<$1,000
12%
Size ofOperator
42
2006 Question 8
8%
4%
- %
5%
3%
6%
10%
6%
- %Location
43
Question 8 8. On average, what amount did you spend per person in 2005 for training:
(include such costs as travel, lodging, and course training if out-of-house and on-site instructor and helicopter costs if in-house training)
$______ Pilot $_______ Management/ Financial $______ Maintenance $_______Other ______________ Comments: Operators spend on average just over $6,900 per pilot, which is the same as the average in the 2005 Survey. The 2004 Survey showed an average of $6,500. The median for the 2006 Survey was $4,000, again, the same as the 2005 Survey. The mode remained the same as the 2003, 2004, and 2005 surveys at $5,000. Pilot Training for All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0102030405060
Perc
ent
<1.0 1.0-1.9 2.0-2.9 3.0-3.9 4.0-4.9 >5.0
Dollars (x000)
200320042005
Amount Budgeted for Training - Maintenance
06-013A
Comm
Corp/Priv
Publ Serv
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8+
U.S.
Non - U.S.
17%
10%
13%
6%
17%
16%
12%
26%
19%
35%
6%
28%
21%
25%
17%
- %
4%
17%
22%
16%
12%
Type ofOperator
$1,000-1,99923%
$2,000-2,99914%
$3,000-3,999
9%
$4,000-4,9996%
>$5,00035%
10%
10%
9%
6%
11%
5%
10%
26%
51%
35%
59%
11%
37%
34%
All Operators<$1,00013%
Size ofOperator
44
2006 Question 8
4%
10%
4%
6%
11%
5%
7% Location
<$1,000 $1,000-1,999
$2,000-2,999
$3,000-3,999
$4,000-4,999
>$5,000
Insufficient Number of Responses
Insufficient Number of Responses
45
Question 8 - Amount Budgeted for Training – Maintenance (continued) Comments: Operators spend on average $5,400, which is an increase when compared to the 2005 Survey average of $4,275. The 2004 Survey showed an average of $4,200 per technician. The median for the 2006 Survey was $2,600, which increased from $2,000 in the 2005 Survey. The mode of $5,000 was a significant increase from the 2005 Survey of $1,000 and $3,000 in the 2004 Survey. Maintenance Technician Training for All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
05
101520253035
Perc
ent
<1.0 1.0-1.9 2.0-2.9 3.0-3.9 4.0-4.9 >5.0
Dollars (x000)
200320042005
Amount Budgeted for Training
06-013B
Comm
Corp/Priv
Publ Serv
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8+
U.S.
Non - U.S.
20%
25%
28%
23%
20%
23%
All Operators
Type ofOperator
$1,000-1,99926%
$2,000-2,99918%
$3,000-3,999
8%
$4,000-4,9993%
>$5,00024%
8%
3%
24%
23%
Management/Financial - All Operators<$1,000
21%
Size ofOperator
46
2006 Question 8
- %
3% Location
<$1,000
Insufficient Number of Responses
Insufficient Number of Responses
Insufficient Number of Responses
Insufficient Number of Responses
$1,000-1,999
$2,000-2,999
$3,000-3,999
$4,000-4,999
>$5,000
47
Question 8 - Amount Budgeted for Training – Management/Financial (continued) Comments: Operators spend on average just over $3,900, which is less than the $4,300 in the 2005 Survey. The 2004 Survey showed an average of $2,550. The 2003 Survey showed an average of $3,500 per person. The median for the 2006 Survey was $2,000. The mode was $1,000. Management/Financial Personnel Training for All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
01020304050
Perc
ent
<1.0 1.0-1.9 2.0-2.9 3.0-3.9 4.0-4.9 >5.0
Dollars (x000)
200320042005
Summary of Other Personnel - The following table summarizes the responses to the portion of Question 8 that asked respondents to identify the other personnel that received training. Responses that did not include a description were not included in the table.
Amount Other Personnel Amount Other Personnel $50 Line Service $100 Flight Nurse 500 Fuel Support, Dispatch 500 Medical 500 Safety 2,000 Admin
3,000 Cabin Crew Training 4,000 Fuel, Insurance 5,000 Safety 7,500 EMS 10,000 Support Personnel 11,500 Flight Staff 18,000 Flight Nurse
Costs of Operation
06-018
Comm
Corp/Priv
Publ Serv
1 Helicopter
2-3
4-7
8+
U.S.
Non - U.S.
22%
27%
30%
26%
25%
23%
19%
25%
23%
15%
27%
11%
26%
15%
13%
10%
19%
10%
13%
19%
12%
19%
11%
11%
12%
15%
10%
Mai
nte
nan
ce
Insu
rance
Fuel
Type ofOperator
Maintenance25%
Depreciation4%
Insurance18%
Interest3%
Gen & Admin5%
4%
2%
- %
2%
3%
3%
2%
3%
3%
Inte
rest
6%
3%
1%
3%
6%
5%
7%
4%
8%
Dep
reci
atio
n
All Operators
LeasePayment
5%
Other2%
Personnel Exp19%
Fuel15%
23%
11%
27%
12%
24%
26%
27%
19%
22%
Per
sonnel
Exp
3%
4%
5%
4%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
Tra
inin
g
7%
3%
5%
4%
5%
8%
9%
5%
8%
G &
A2%
1%
- %
1%
1%
1%
4%
2%
2%
Oth
er
Size ofOperator
Operators by Type and Size
48
2006 Question 9
Training4%
5%
3%
9%
3%
5%
6%
7%
4%
10%
Lea
se P
aym
ents
Location
49
Question 9 9. For the following categories, please identify the estimated percentage of expenses
related to your 2005 total expenses and the two areas that concern you the most. (If you have another major category of expense, please identify it. Total should equal 100%.)
Type of Cost % of 2005 Expenses
Most Concern (Check Two Areas)
Maintenance % Hull & Liability Insurance % Fuel % Interest % Lease Payments % Depreciation % Personnel Expenses (Salaries,benefits,etc.) % Training % General & Administration % Other Major Category:____________ % 100%
All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
05
1015202530
Perc
ent
Fuel Maint Ins Person Depr Other
Cost Category
200320042005
Other includes Training, Lease Payment, Interest, G&A, and Other
Summary of Other Major Category: Respondents that did not provide a description of Other Expense are not included in the table. % Other Expense % Other Expense % Other Expense 4 Advertising 5 Fees & Landing 3 Hangar/Office
20 Rent 11 Manufacturing 12 Rent 10 Compliance 2 Hangar 5 Travel 15 Income Taxes 6 Taxes 10 Space Lease 6 Fed Excise Tax 3 Supplies 21 Operational Expenses 3 Hangar
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Non-U.S.U.S.
Lease Pmts,
G&S, Other
TrainingPersonel ExpFuelInsuranceMaintenance
0
10
20
30
40
50
8+ Helo
4-7 Helo
2-3 Helo
1 Helo
Lease Pmts,
G&A, Other
TrainingPersonel ExpFuelInsuranceMaintenance
Operating Cost Concerns
2006 Question 9
By Type of Operators
By Size of Operators
By Location of Operators
0
10
20
30
40
50
Public Serv.
Corp./Priv
Commercial
Lease Pmts,
G&A, Other
TrainingPersonnel ExpFuelInsuranceMaintenance
25
20
2725
31
12
34
19
4
19
2
6
2
19
36
31
24
42
18
31
14
34 34
25
35
1 2
10
19
3 2 - 3-
8
35
20
44
29
41
7
3033
43
9
2 3 3 2 -4
2 3
06-03150
Per
cent
Per
cent
Per
cent
51
Question 9 (continued) - Areas of Concern Overall, fuel is the top concern for all operators, which replaces insurance as the top concern. All Operators from 2006 Survey- Operating Cost Concerns
05
10152025303540
Perc
ent
Fuel Maint Ins Person Training Other
Cost CategoryOther includes Depr., Lease Payment, Interest, G&A, and Other
Type of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050
Per
cent
Fuel Maint Ins Person Training Other
Cost Category
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Other includes Depr., Lease Payment, Interest, G&A, and Other Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050
Per
cent
Fuel Maint Ins Person Training Other
Cost Category
1
2-2
4-7
8+
Other includes Depr., Lease Payment, Interest, G&A, and Other
Location of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050
Per
cent
Fuel Maint Ins Person Training Other
Cost Category
U.S.Non-U.S.
Other includes Depr., Lease Payment, Interest, G&A, and Other
Types of Operation - Sources of Revenue2006 Question 10
06-019
Charter/FAR 135
Corporate/FAR 91
Tour Operators
Agriculture
Logging/Lumber
Utility Support
Oil & Gas Support
Construction
Fire Fighting
Public Service/Safety
EMS
ENG/Traffic/Photo
8%
4%
10%
12%
1%
6%
8%
- %
7%
3%
14%
9%
11%
7%
Comm.
PersonnelTransport
35%
Training7%
Other11%Information
Gathering6%
All Operators
EMS/Safety24%
IndustrialSupport
17%
6%
63%
- %
- %
- %
2%
2%
2%
- %
1%
2%
4%
4%
14%
Corp.
- %
- %
- %
- %
- %
2%
- %
- %
8%
50%
18%
- %
- %
22%
Publ.
6%
24%
5%
6%
1%
4%
5%
1%
5%
9%
10%
6%
7%
11%
All
2%
48%
3%
3%
- %
3%
2%
2%
2%
3%
5%
10%
5%
12%
1 Helo
11%
8%
4%
14%
1%
6%
- %
- %
6%
12%
14%
2%
8%
14%
2-3
6%
6%
1%
4%
- %
7%
10%
- %
11%
14%
19%
2%
16%
4%
4-7
10%
2%
15%
6%
3%
5%
15%
1%
6%
5%
13%
5%
6%
8%
8+Personnel Transport
Industrial Support
EMS/Safety
Information Gathering
Training
Other/Gov't Contracts
Type Size
Operators by . . .
52
3%
26%
6%
7%
- %
5%
3%
1%
5%
8%
11%
7%
7%
11%
U.S.
22%
12%
2%
- %
3%
- %
23%
- %
3%
5%
9%
1%
6%
14%
NonU.S.
Location
53
Question 10 10. From which category(ies) did you receive your annual helicopter revenues for
flight operations in 2005? If you are public service or a corporate/private operator, which category(ies) make up your flight time?
Agriculture.......................................................…...... _____% Logging/Lumber....................................................... _____% Utility Support/Patrol/Construction.......................... _____% Fire Fighting............................................................. _____% Public Service/Safety............................................... _____% Oil & Gas (Off & On Shore)..................................… _____% News Gathering/Traffic Watch/Photography......… _____% Emergency Medical Service...............................…. _____% Construction........................................................…. _____% Flight Training (For Hire)......................................... _____% Corporate Charter (For Hire)................................... _____% Corporate 91 (Not for Hire).................................…. _____% Government Contracting (Exclude Fire Fighting).. _____% Tour Operations........................................................ _____% Other: (Please describe)_____________________ _____% __________________________________________
Total 100% Comments: This question asked operators to assign percentages to their flight activity. By assigning percentages, the size of the operator becomes immaterial. For example, because the responses were given in percentages, a one-helicopter operator has as much influence as an eight-or-more-helicopter operator. However, the analyses on pages 54 and 56 weight the operators according to their size by considering flight hours and revenues, respectively.
All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Per
cent
Pers Supp Ind Supp EMS/Safe Info Gath Training Other
Type of Mission
200320042005
Summary of Other Revenue Sources – Page 55 contains a summary of the respondents other revenue sources.
Types of Operation - Flight Hours2006 Questions 6 & 10
06-020
Comm.
PersonnelTransport
15%
Training7%
InformationGathering
7%
All Operators
EMS/Safety34%
IndustrialSupport
33%
Other/Gov'tContracts
4%
Corp. Publ.
All
2%40%3%
45%
1 Helo 2-3 4-7 8+Personnel Transport
Industrial Support
EMS/Safety
Information Gathering
Training
Other/Gov't Contracts
Type Size
Operators by . . .
54
Charter/FAR 135Corporate/FAR 91Tour OperatorsSub Total
6%6%
10%22%
3%3%- %6%
3%- %
12%15%
4%1%
10%15%
4%- %
11%15%
9%55%- %
64%
- %- %- %- %
U.S. Non-U.S.2%2%
11%15%
17%1%1%
19%
3%- %3%1%1%8%
AgricultureLogging/LumberUtility SupportOil & Gas SupportConstructionSub Total
8%1%6%- %- %
15%
1%- %4%
17%- %
22%
1%3%3%
29%- %
36%
1%3%3%
26%- %
33%
2%3%3%
27%- %
35%
- %- %1%- %1%2%
- %- %4%- %- %4%
1%3%3%
24%- %
31%
- %1%- %
47%1%
49%
2%3%9%
14%
Fire FightingPublic Service/SafetyEMSSub Total
4%20%18%42%
15%17%25%57%
2%3%
27%32%
3%5%
26%34%
3%3%
27%33%
- %- %9%9%
6%68%10%84%
3%5%
28%36%
2%5%
11%18%
19%Eng/Traffic/Photo 2% 2% 7%7%7% 4% - % 7% - %
3% 6% 10% 7%7%7% 7% 1% 7% 1%
11% 13% 3% 3%4%3% 14% 11% 4% 13%
Location
55
Questions 6 and 10 (Question 6 stated on page 21 and Question 10 on page 53.) Comments: This analysis weighs the percentages given in Question 10 with the flight hours given in Question 6. This analysis differs from the chart and table on page 56, which weights the percentages given in Question 10 with the revenue amounts from Question 14. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Per
cent
Pers Supp Ind Supp EMS/Safe Info Gath Training Other
Type of Mission
200320042005
Summary of Other Revenue Sources – The following table summarizes the responses to the portion of Question 10 that asked respondents to identify their other sources of revenue. Percent Other Revenue Sources Percent Other Revenue Sources
5 Personal 100 Personal/Travel 1 Survey, Charter 20 Survey, Photo
100 Drug Eradication 100 Mosquito Control 65 Environmental Research 100 Mosquito Control
100 Commute to Work 1 Maintenance 5 Charter 5 Other Instruction
100 Supplemental Job-Site Transportation 10 Scenic Rides 3 Personal 70 Fun
33 Disaster Relief 100 Business/Personal 50 Homeland Security 100 Laser Scan/Mapping 15 Training/Recreation 100 Fun 1 Maintenance Check Flights 31 In-House Training/Admin Flts
20 Lease 6 135 On-Demand Charter 90 Mining 56 Political parties, film shooting, joy rides81 Maintenance, Experimental & Completion
Revenues - Sources 2006 Questions 10 & 14
06-021
Charter/FAR 135
Corporate/FAR 91
Tour Operators
Sub Total
Agriculture
Logging/Lumber
Utility Support
Oil & Gas Support
Construction
Sub Total
Fire Fighting
Public Service/Safety
EMS
Sub Total
ENG/Traffic/Photo
PersonnelTransport
5%
Training1%
InformationGathering1%
Other/Gov't Contracts3%
All Commercial Operators
EMS/Safety40%
IndustrialSupport
50%
1%
- %
4%
5%
1%
- %
5%
44%
- %
50%
3%
6%
31%
40%
1%
1%
3%
AllOper.
Personnel Transport
Industrial Support
Information Gathering
Training
Other/Gov't Contracts
U.S. Operators
Commercial Operators by Location
56
Non-U.S. Operators
1%
- %
4%
5%
1%
- %
5%
43%
- %
49%
3%
6%
32%
41%
2%
1%
2%
8%
- %
- %
8%
- %
- %
- %
61%
1%
62%
2%
1%
16%
19%
- %
- %
11%
EMS/Safety
57
Questions 10 and 14 (Question 10 stated on page 53 and Question 14 on page 41.) Comments: Whereas the analysis on page 52 did not consider the size of the operators, this analysis does by factoring in revenues. Because this question incorporates revenue, only commercial operators are reflected in the results. All Commercial Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Per
cent
Pers Supp Ind Supp EMS/Safe Info Gath Training Other
Type of Mission
200320042005
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
4TH3RD2ND1ST0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
4TH3RD2ND1ST
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
4TH3RD2ND1ST
Quarterly Distribution of Flight Hours2006 Question 11
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
06-02258
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
21.9%
27.4% 27.7%
23.0%
22.1
%
18.9
% 21.0
%
18.5
% 22.2
%17
.6%
22.4
%
27.1
%26
.0%
31.6
%27
.2% 30
.2%
28.5
%29
.8%
27.4
%
24.2
%23
.3%
21.0
%23
.0% 21
.9%
21.6
%
27.9
%
23.7
%
27.6
%
28.9
%
22.6
% 25.8
%
1 Helo.
8+ Helo.
2 - 3 Helo. 4 - 7 Helo.
27.4
%
27.5
%
27.0
%
27.6
%
28.6
%
29.4
%
22.9
% 25.0
%
22.6
%
1ST 2ND 3RD 4THQuarter Quarter
Comm. Corp.
Public Serv.
Quarter Quarter
U.S.
Non-U.S.
59
Question 11 11. What utilization for the year 2005 did you realize in the respective quarters? 2005 Flight Days Hrs. Flown
1st Quarter (Jan., Feb., Mar.) ____% ____ 2nd Quarter (Apr., May, Jun.) ____% ____ 3rd Quarter (Jul., Aug., Sep.) ____% ____ 4th Quarter (Oct., Nov., Dec.) ____% ____
Total 100% Comments: This is the third year the Economics Committee has asked this question. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Per
cent
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Quarter
200320042005
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
4TH3RD2ND1ST0
20
40
60
80
100
4TH3RD2ND1ST
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
4TH3RD2ND1ST
Quarterly Distribution of Days Flown2006 Question 11
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
06-022A60
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
42
4852
46
Num
ber
of D
ays
Num
ber
of D
ays
Num
ber
of D
ays
Num
ber
of D
ays
56
21
53
2254
5979
2960
6983
3365
7283
2656
6585
40
61
47
58
50
65
44
60
1 Helo.
8+ Helo.
2 - 3 Helo. 4 - 7 Helo.
61
28
62 64
32
67
59
26
55
1ST 2ND 3RD 4THQuarter Quarter
Comm. Corp.
Public Serv.
Quarter Quarter
U.S.
Non-U.S.
61
Question 11 (continued) - Utilization per Quarter Comment: The charts on page 60 display the results to the operators’ responses. The charts on this page combine the answers to both parts of question 11 and show the average hours flown per day per helicopter. Type of Operator – Hours Flown per Day per Helicopter – 2006 Survey
1.51.71.92.12.32.52.72.93.13.33.5
FH/D
ay/H
elo.
Comm Corp/Priv Publ Serv
Type of Operator
1st Qtr2nd3rd4th
Size of Operator – Hours Flown per Day per Helicopter – 2006 Survey
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.7
2.9
FH/D
ay/H
elo.
1 Helo 2 - 3 4 - 7 8+
Type of Operator
1st Qtr2nd3rd4th
Location of Operator – Hours Flown per Day per Helicopter – 2006 Survey
2.52.62.72.82.9
33.13.23.33.43.53.63.73.83.9
4
FH/D
ay/H
elo.
U.S. Non-U.S.
Location of Operator
1st Qtr2nd3rd4th
$0
$30
$60
$90
$120
$150
Inventory Value - Per Helicopter
1 Helicopter
2006 Question 12
Commercial
06-02362
$0$100$200$300$400$500$600$700$800
2 - 3 4 - 7 8 +
$632
$75
$285
$751
1 Helicopter
Corporate / Private
2 - 3 4 - 7 8 +
$132
$76
N/A N/A
1 Helicopter
Public Service
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
2 - 3 4 - 7 8 +
N/A
$105
N/A N/A
All
$94
1 Helicopter
All Operators
$0$100$200$300$400$500$600$700$800
2 - 3 4 - 7 8 +
$325
$85
$239
$724
$333
x(000)
All
x(000)
$480
All
x(000)
$113
All
x(000)
63
Question 12 12. What is the estimated market value of the helicopter spare parts inventory that
you carry? $_______________ Comments: The table below provides further information about the operators’ inventory based upon the size of the operation. While the average inventory is helpful for the various categories as presented on page 62, inventory can vary widely for each operation for a variety of reasons. Therefore, an average can be somewhat misleading. The table should provide more insight by focusing on four additional measures of inventory. Range of Inventory By Type of Operator – 2006 Survey Minimum Median Maximum Mode One-Helicopter $50 $10,000 $8,640,000 $10,000 Two-to-Three $333 $50,000 $333,333 $50,000 Four-to-Seven $400 $37,500 $3,000,000 $250,000 Eight-or-More $5,600 $105,250 $10,350,000 --- All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
$ (x
000)
/Hel
.
1 2-3 4-7 8+ All
Number of Helicopters
200320042005
Labor Rates for Outside Services
06-024
Avionics
Engine Manufacturer
Approved Service Fac
Airframe Repairs
$75
$84
$88
$70
NE
$72
U.S. Operators
Avionics
64
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
EngineManufacturer
ServiceFacility
AirframeRepairs
$80
$75$70
$71
$77
$75
$69
SE
$73
$68
$81
$66
SW
$72
$85
$70
$68
C
$73
$78
$71
$73
West
U.S. Operators by Region
$76
Avionics0
20
40
60
80
100
EngineManufacturer
ServiceFacility
AirframeRepairs
$81
$72
$74
Non-U.S. Operators
2006 Question 13
65
Question 13 13. On average, what labor rate (shop rate) do you pay for outside labor services
associated with:
$____ Avionics $____ Engine Manufacturer $____ Manufacturer-Approved Service Facility $____ Airframe Repairs $____ Other _________________________ $____ Other _________________________
All U.S. Operators - Prior-Year Surveys
30
40
50
60
70
80
Cos
t per
Hr
Avionics Eng Mfg Serv Fac A/F Rep
Category
200320042005
All Non-U.S. Operators – Compared to Prior Years
01020304050607080
Cos
t per
Hr
Avionics Eng Mfg Serv Fac A/F Rep
Category
200320042005
Summary of Other Rates – 2006 Survey
Rate Description Rate Description $65 Rework $05 General Maintenance 185 Camera Repairs 50 In-House Maintenance 50 Inspection/Annuals 65 All 25 Cosmetic 85 NDT 95 Avfuel 35 Field Maintenance
0
10
20
30
40
Profitability2006 Question 15
06-025
18%
NotProfitable
1 Helo
2-3
4-7
8+
All Commercial Operators
Operators by Size
14%
32%
SomewhatProfitable
VeryProfitable
30%
24%
- %
4%
Not
Pro
fita
ble
25%
12%
12%
8%
20%
28%
29%
16%
66
25%
11%
Breakeven Profitable
15%
18%
18%
56%
10%
18%
41%
16%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Operators by Location
17%
23%
13%
15%
26%
23%
32%
31%
12%
8%
Som
ewha
t Pro
fita
ble
Bre
akev
en
Prof
itabl
e
Ver
y Pr
ofita
ble
67
Question 15 15. As a percentage of revenue, what was the level of profitability of your operation in 2005?
____ Not profitable ____ Profitable (6-10%) ____ Breakeven ____ Very Profitable(more than 10%) ____ Somewhat Profitable (1-5%) All Commercial Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
05
10152025303540
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
200320042005
All Commercial Operators by Size of Operation – 2005 Survey
05
10152025303540
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
12-34-78+
All Commercial Operators by Location of Operation – 2005 Survey
05
1015202530354045
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
U.S.Non-U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Profitability Vs. Utilization2006 Questions 6 & 15
06-02668
All Commercial Operators
NP BE SP P VP
0 - 249 Hrs/Yr
NP BE SP P VP
250 - 499 Hrs/Yr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
NP BE SP P VP
500 - 749 Hrs/Yr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
NP BE SP P VP
750+ Hrs/Yr
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
NPBESP
PVP
=====
Not ProfitableBreak EvenSomewhat ProfitableProfitableVery Profitable
50%
25%
17%
8%
- % - %
14%
43%
29%
14%
30%
8% 8%
31%
23%
8%
13%
30%
38%
11%
69
Questions 6 and 15 (Question 6 stated on page 21 and Question 15 on page 67.) Comments: Generally, as Commercial operators fly more hours per helicopter, the opportunity to make a profit increases. The charts on this page show the results to the prior year surveys. All Commercial Operators – 2005 Survey
05
1015202530354045
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
0-249 Flt Hrs250-499500-749750+
All Commercial Operators – 2004 Survey
05
1015202530354045
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
0-249 Flt Hrs250-499500-749750+
All Commercial Operators – 2003 Survey
05
1015202530354045
Perc
ent
Not Prof Breakeven Somewhat Profitable Very
Level of Profitability
0-249 Flt Hrs250-499500-749750+
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
Factors Preventing Growth2006 Questions 16
06-02770
By Type of Operator
By Size of Operator
By Location of Operator
1) Economic Issues2) Regulatory Issues3) Non-Growth Market4) Insurance Issues5) Limited Financial Resources6) Limited Source of Pilots or Technicians7) Helicopter Price8) Other, Environment, Spares Price, Infrastructure
12%
7% 7%
21%
10%
17%
6%
9%
13%
35%
10%
- % 3%
7%6%
24%
27%
6%
19%
13%14%
3%
17%
15%
7% 6% 7%
17%
23%
13%
3%
15%
7% 6%
10%8%
7%
20%
36%
14%
13%
17%
8%
16%
7%6%
3%
10%
23%
12%
10%
22%
13%14%
15%
4%
14%15% 15%
10%
3%
8%10%
8% 8% 8%10%
8%
19%20%
29%
22%
Commercial
Corp/Priv.
Public Serv.
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
U. S.
Non-U. S.
8+
4 - 7
71
Question 16 16. What would be the primary cause that would prevent your operations from
growing? (Identify up to two.)
____ Environmental Issues ____ Regulatory/Security Issues ____ Non-Growth Market ____ Insurance Issues ____ Limited Financial Resources ____ Economic Issues ____ Limited Source of Pilots or Technicians ____ Acquisition Price of Spare Parts ____ Acquisition Price of Helicopters ____ Limited Helicopter Infrastructure (i.e. heliports, route structure, airport access) ____ Other __________________________________
Comments: Type of Operator – For all types of operators, insurance, the most limiting factor a couple of years ago, continued to become less of an influence in preventing growth. Public Service operators identified Limited Financial Resources as its top impediment by a wide margin. Commercial and Corp/Priv operators identified a variety of factors. For Commercial operators, Environmental Issues and a Limited Helicopter Infrastructure were 13 percent of the Other category. Size of Operator – The most significant single factor for One-Helicopter operators changed from Limited Financial Resources to Non-Growth Markets. Economic Issues were the highest percentage for Two-to-Three-Helicopter operators. Limited Financial Resources remained a top factor for Four-to-Seven-Helicopter operators but Insurance also became a primary factor. While the Eight-or-More-Helicopter operators identified Non-Growth Market as the primary factor other factors gained in significance. Location of Operators – For U.S. and Non-U.S operators, a Non-Growth Market and Other (Environmental Issues and Limited Infrastructure) were the primary factors that limit the opportunity for growth. Summary of Other Reasons:
Other Factors Preventing Growth Other Factors Preventing Growth Personal desire Government encroachment Loss of farmland due to development Lack of FAA support/ neighbor complaints Internal operating practices & policies Fuel costs (3) Interest rates/high cost of helicopters Price performance Limited availability of new helicopters Lack of hours flown Only need 1 helicopter Insurance Competition Bases decide to sell A/C One-owner operator Private Ops/100% of needs fulfilled All helicopters Loss of government contracts
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
Guaranteed Maintenance Programs2006 Questions 19
06-10872
Air FrameAll By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
All By Type By Size By Location
Engine
Avionics
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Non-U. S.U. S.(8+)(4-7)(2-3)(1)Publ ServCorp/PrivCommAll
15%
46%
21%
40%
24%
8%
28%
92%
8%
33%
13%
45%40%
15%
35%30%
15%20%
85%
15%
24%
50%
34%
16%
34%29%
21%16%
84%
16%
73
Question 19 19. Does your organization use manufacturers’ or vendors’ guaranteed
maintenance programs for any of the following?
___ Aiframe ___ Engine ___ Avionics ___ Other (Describe) _________________
If you do, what was your primary reason for using the program(s)? ___ Cost Predictability ___ Cost Reduction ___ Improved Support ___ Other (Describe) ____________
Comment: This was a new question for the 2006 Survey. The Economics Committee last asked this question in its first survey in 1991. For the charts on page 72, the All category represents the number of operators that use a guaranteed maintenance program when compared to the total number of respondents. For example, 24 operators or 15 percent indicated that they used an airframe program. The percentages in Type, Size, and Location reflect the number of respondents for the respective categories that use a guaranteed maintenance program divided by the total number of operators using a program. For example, 46 percent of the operators that use an airframe program, are Commercial operators. In the 1991 Survey, percentages were not available for All operators. However, 10 percent of the Public Service operators used airframe programs, while almost seven percent of the Commercial operators used engine programs. Based upon the size of the operator, 18 and 24 percent of the large operators used airframe and engine programs. The following chart summarizes the results to the second part of question 19. All Operators – Reasons for Using Guaranteed Maintenance Programs
05
10152025303540455055
Perc
ent
Cost Predictability Improved Support Cost Reduction Other
Reason to Use GMP
Idle or Parked Helicopters
ExcessCapacity5%
Damaged17%
InsuranceCosts7%
Spares Source15%Seasonal
Market48%
Other8%
Reasons For Not OperatingAll Operators
2006 Question 8
06-02974
22% of the operators have idle or parked helicopters.21% of the U.S. operators have idle or parked helicopters.38% of the Non-U.S. operators have idle or parked helicopters.75 is the number of parked or idle helicopters.88% possessed by U.S. operators.81% possessed by commercial operators.
75
Question 18 18. How many helicopters have you had parked or idled for longer than 6 months
and what is the primary reason the helicopter(s) is parked? (Please indicate number in appropriate category.)
____ Excess Capacity ____ Spares Source
____ Damaged ____ Seasonal Market ____ Insurance Costs ____ Other ___________________
All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
05
101520253035404550
Perc
ent
Excess Spares Damaged Ins Season Other
Reason for Idle Helicopter
200320042005
Summary of Other Reasons - The following table summarizes the responses to the portion of Question 18 that asked respondents to identify the other reasons for idled or parked helicopters. Qty Idled or Parked - Other Reasons Qty Idled or Parked - Other Reasons
1 Overhaul 1 Maintenance – Engine 1 Refurbishment/Paint/Avionics 2 Maintenance 1 Rebuild
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
IncreasedRemainedthe Same
Decreased
Trend for Revenue
15% 15%
70%
Prior Year Compared to 2005
Decreased Same
2006 Question 14, Part 2
06-03076
Commercial Operators
IncreasedBy Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
22%
18%
24%
4%
22%
18%
18%
8%
56%
64%
58%
88%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
14%
23%
17%
8%
By Location
69%
69%
77
Part 2 of Question 14 How does the 2005 level of flight operation’s revenue compare to the prior year? (Please check one.) ____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ___ Increased All Commercial Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Trend of Revenue
200320042005
All Commercial Operators by Size of Operator – 2005 Survey Results
05
101520253035404550556065
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Trend of Revenue
1 Helicopter2-34-78+
All Commercial Operators by Location of Operator – 2005 Survey Results
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Trend of Revenue
U.S.Non-U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Non-U.S.U.S.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
8+4-72-31 Helo
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Public ServiceCorp/Priv.Comm.
Computer Systems - Flight Management2006 Questions 17
06-03378
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
52%
26%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%PurchasedDeveloped In-HouseDo Not Use
22%
48%
28%24%
60%
22%
50%
38%
12%
18%
70%
15%15%
51%
26%23%
32%36%
32%
24%
44%
32%
56%
25%
19% 20%
33%
47%
79
Question 17 17. Does your organization use any of the following computer systems? Do System Not Developed System Use In-House Purchased
Flight Management ____ ____ ____ Maintenance Management ____ ____ ____ Inventory Management ____ ____ ____ Financial Management ____ ____ ____ Other __________________ ____ ____ ____
Comments: The results to the 1991 Survey, the first time the question was asked, are included as a reference. The question was reestablished in 2002. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys – Flight Management
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Perc
ent
Not Use In-House Purchased
Use of Computers
199120042005
Summary of Other Systems:
Source Other System Source Other System Purchased GPS, Flight Mgmt Purchased Flight Following Purchased Job Tracking Purchased Operation/Schedule Purchased Intranet Purchased EMS Charts In-House Purchasing
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Non-U.S.U.S.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
8+4-72-31 Helo
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Public ServiceCorp/Priv.Comm.
Computer Systems - Maintenance Management2006 Questions 17
06-03480
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
36%31%
33%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%PurchasedDeveloped In-HouseDo Not Use
26%
36%38%
50%
31%
41% 41%
18%19%
56%
23%21%
34%32%
34%
19%
38%
43%
4%
44%
52%
40%
31% 29%
7%
27%
66%
81
Question 17 Computer Systems (continued) – Maintenance Management Comments: The results to the 1991 Survey, the first time the question was asked, are included as a reference. The question was reestablished in 2002. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Not Use In-House Purchased
Use of Computers
199120042005
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Non-U.S.U.S.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
8+4-72-31 Helo
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Public ServiceCorp/Priv.Comm.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
PurchasedDeveloped In-HouseDo Not Use
Computer Systems - Inventory Management2006 Questions 17
06-03582
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
43%
35%
22%29%
37%34%
66%
13%
38%
62%
- %
21%
72%
18%
10%
32%
59%
9%
25%
40%35%
4%
38%
58%
45%
35%
20%23%
31%
46%
83
Question 17 Computer Systems (continued) – Inventory Management Comments: The results to the 1991 Survey, the first time the question was asked, are included as a reference. The question was reestablished in 2002. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Not Use In-House Purchased
Use of Computers
199120042005
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Non-U.S.U.S.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
8+4-72-31 Helo
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Public ServiceCorp/Priv.Comm.0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
PurchasedDeveloped In-HouseDo Not Use
Computer Systems - Financial Management2006 Questions 17
06-03684
All Operators Type of Operator
Size of Operator Location of Operator
40%
24% 29%
23%
48%
59%
24%
41%
47%
12%
17%
61%
14%
25%
41%38%
21%24%
29%
47%
4%
29%
67%
43%
24%
33%
8%
31%
61%
36%
85
Question 17 Computer Systems (continued) – Financial Management Comments: The results to the 1991 Survey, the first time the question was asked, are included as a reference. The question was reestablished in 2002. All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Not Use In-House Purchased
Use of Computers
199120042005
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for Insurance Rates
18%
50%
32%
Quote Compared to Existing Rate
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
22%
16%
6%
Same
46%
55%
53%
2006 Question 20, Part 1
06-100
By Type of Operator
86
All Operators
Increased
32%
29%
41%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
15%
15%
18%
30%
59%
44%
46%
40%
26%
41%
36%
30%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
15%
47%
51%
40%
By Location of Operator
34%
13%
87
Question 20
20. When you most recently renewed your aviation insurance, how did the initial quote compare to your exisitng rate? (Please circle the relevant category and provide a percentage where appropriate.)
Decreased ____% Remained the Same Increased ____%
Comments: This was the third year that the Economics Committee had asked this question. The Committee asked the question due to the recent volatility of insurance coverage and its related costs. Insurance Trend – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Perc
ent
Decreased Same Increased
Prior-Year Surveys
200320042005
Comparison of Percentage of Insurance Increase or Decrease
Decrease Increase Survey Min Avg Max Median Mode Min Avg Max Median Mode
2003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2% 200% 25% --- --- 2004 1% 17% 100% 10% 10% 2% 22% 400% 10% 10% 2005 1% 12% 95% 16% 2% 1% 25% 300% 25% 10 & 15% 2006 1% 9.5% 50% 5% 10% 1% 12% 50% 10% 10%
Comment: The insurance situation seems to have changed between 2003 and 2006. Eighty-one percent of the operators in the 2003 Survey reported an increase while only 32 percent reported an increase in the 2006 Survey. Also, the percentage of operators experiencing declines has increased during the same period of time. While the number reporting an increase has declined, those experiencing an increase have seen their rates increase an average of 10 percent, as reflected in the table above.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
Steps Taken to Control Insurance Rates2006 Questions 20, Part 2
06-10188
By Type of Operator
By Size of Operator
By Location of Operator
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
(8)(7)(6)(5)(4)(3)(2)(1)
1) Reduce Liability Coverage2) Assume More Risk on Hull3) Increased Training4) Eliminate Types of Flying5) Changed Approach to Safety6) Switched Ins. Carriers7) Did Not Change Anything8) Other (incl ceased operations)
11%
24%
28%
13%
10%9% 9%
5%3%
- %
11%9% 9%
17%
27%
9%
5% 4%
32%
11%
27%
14%
8%
10%
5%
24%
27%
13%
18%
10%
5%3%
9% 10%
14%
23%
14%
7%8%
5%
9%
6%
15%
10%
28%
21%22%
23%
10%
17%
15%
17%
9%
13%
8%
10%
2% 2%
8%
5%
10%9%
12%
10%
26%23%
10%
20%
6%
9%10%
5%
Commercial
Corp./Priv.
Public Serv.
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
U. S.
Non-U. S.
8+
4 - 7
89
Part 2 of Question 20 - Insurance Costs What steps has your organization taken to control insurance costs? (Choose all that apply.)
____ Reduced the amount of liability coverage ____ Assumed more of the risk on hull (higher deductible, reduce amount covered
on hull) ____ Increased the amount of training or change training vendor ____ Eliminated certain types of flying ____ Parked all or some of your helicopters, Ceased Operations ____ Changed management philosophy towards safety ____ Switched insurance carriers ____ Could not obtain insurance ____ Did not change anything ____ Other Please Describe _______________
Comment: The results on page 90 represent the results to the second part of question 20. The charts show the results according to type, size, and location of the operator. The chart on this page shows the results for all of the operators. The legend remains the same as that on page 90. No operators identified Could Not Obtain Insurance as a method for controlling insurance costs. All Operators – 2006 Survey
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Perc
ent
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Steps to Control Insurance Costs
Summary of Other Comments:
Description Changed broker, who would better market risk Increased lay-up period Added coverage Tagged onto management company Started our own 135 operations I do not insure Rely on Pathfinder insurance for Robinson Helicopters Set up personal safety program Called for quote from 2 brokers & underwriter Measured and managed our insurance Lower self risk
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Vehicle - Liability
8%
45%47%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
12%
4%
- %
Same
44%
50%
50%
2006 Question 21, Part 1
06-102A
By Type of Operator
90
All Operators
Increased
44%
46%
50%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
10%
3%
18%
5%
40%
47%
35%
36%
50%
50%
47%
59%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
8%
8%
42%
69%
By Location of Operator
50%
23%
91
Question 21 21. What trends have you seen for other types of insurance for your organization?
(Please circle the relevant category and provide a percentage where appropriate.)
Vehicle – Liability Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Health/Dental/Vision Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Worker’s Comp Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Disability Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Facilities Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% War and Expro Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Other ______________ Decreased ____% Same Increased ____%
Vehicle - Liability Comment: The Economics Committee first asked this question in the 2003 Survey. However, the portion of the question that asks about Vehicle Liability, as shown on page 90, was new in the 2004 Survey.
Comparison of Percentage of Insurance Increase or Decrease – 2006 Survey The table below summarizes the second part of qustion 21. It reflects the percentage change for those operators whose insurance increased or decreased.
Decrease Increase
Survey Min Avg Max Median Mode Min Avg Max Median Mode Vehicle Liability
2005 3% 18% 30% 11% 10% 2% 11% 100% 10% 10% Health/Dental/Vision
2005 Insufficient Number of Responses 1% 13% 45% 10% 10% Worker’s Comp
2005 2% 11% 30% 10% 10% 1% 11% 62% 6% 10% Disability
2005 Insufficient Number of Responses 1% 7% 20% 5% 5% Facilities
2005 Insufficient Number of Responses 1% 9% 25% 10% 10% War and Expro
2005 Insufficient Number of Responses 5% 16% 50% 10% 5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
3%
30%
67%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
3%
- %
8%
Same
30%
37%
8%
2006 Question 21, Part 2
06-102
By Type of Operator
92
All Operators
Increased
67%
63%
84%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
- %
- %
13%
4%
34%
39%
13%
22%
66%
61%
74%
74%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
2%
8%
27%
54%
By Location of Operator
71%
38%
93
Question 21 (continued) – Health/Dental/Vision All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
010203040506070
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Prior-Year Surveys
200320042005
Type of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
1 Helo2-3 4-78+
Location of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
U.S.Non-U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for Worker's Comp Insurance
9%
46% 45%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
12%
3%
20%
Same
44%
47%
50%
2006 Question 21, Part 3
06-103
By Type of Operator
94
All Operators
Increased
44%
50%
30%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
3%
3%
27%
17%
52%
40%
27%
35%
45%
57%
46%
48%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
8%
18%
44%
64%
By Location of Operator
48%
18%
95
Question 21 (continued) Worker’s Comp All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Prior-Year Surveys
200320042005
Type of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
1 Helo2-3 4-78+
Location of Operator – 2005 Survey
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
U.S.Non-U.S.
Trend for Disability Insurance
2%
70%
28%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
2%
- %
9%
Same
73%
68%
64%
2006 Question 21, Part 4
06-104
By Type of Operator
96
All Operators
Increased
25%
32%
27%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
- %
- %
7%
5%
69%
71%
73%
69%
31%
29%
20%
26%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
1%
9%
69%
82%
By Location of Operator
30%
9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
97
Question 21 (continued) Disability Insurance All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Prior-Year Surveys
200320042005
Type of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
1 Helo2-3 4-78+
Location of Operator – 2005 Survey
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
U.S.Non-U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
IncreasedRemained the SameDecreased
Trend for Facilities Insurance
5%
51%
44%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
3%
3%
20%
Same
56%
52%
60%
2006 Question 21, Part 5
06-105
By Type of Operator
98
All Operators
Increased
41%
45%
20%
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
5%
- %
13%
5%
54%
45%
67%
45%
41%
55%
20%
50%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
5%
- %
50%
66%
By Location of Operator
45%
34%
99
Question 21 (continued) Facilities Insurance All Operators – Prior-Year Surveys
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
Prior-Year Surveys
200320042005
Type of Operator – 2005 Survey
010203040506070
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
CommCorp/PrivPubl Serv
Size of Operator – 2005 Survey
01020304050607080
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
1 Helo2-3 4-78+
Location of Operator – 2005 Survey
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Perc
ent
Decrease Same Increase
2005 Survey
U.S.Non-U.S.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
IncreasedRemained
the Same
Decreased
Trend for War and Expro Insurance
5%
67%
28%
Comparison to Prior Year
Commercial
Corporate/Private
Public Service
Decreased
8%
- %
- %
Same
71%
62%
- %
2006 Question 21, Part 6
06-105A
By Type of Operator
100
All Operators
Increased
21%
38%
- %
By Size of Operator
1 Helicopter
2 - 3
4 - 7
8 +
- %
- %
17%
11%
68%
81%
58%
57%
32%
19%
25%
32%
U.S.
Non-U.S.
3%
20%
65%
80%
By Location of Operator
32%
- %
101
Question 21 (continued) War and Expro Insurance Comment: The Economics Committee first asked this question in the 2003 Survey. However, the portion of the question that asks about War and Expro Insurance, as shown on page 102, was new in the 2004 Survey. Please refer to the table on page 93, for more information on the operators that reported an increase or decrease in their War and Expro insurance. Summary of Other Comments: The following table reflects the answers that operators provided for the Other category to question 21.
Type of Insurance Percent Increased Hangar Keeper 5 Increased Product Liability 10 Increased Products 21 Increased Terrorism 20 Increased Liability 15 Decreased General Aviation 20 Decreased Hull 15
Appendix A 2006 HAI Survey of Operating Performance
(This appendix contains the questionnaire to which operators responded for the 2006 Survey of Operating Performance)
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1
2006 HAI SURVEY OF OPERATING PERFORMANCE 1. Please describe your helicopter flight operation.
___ Commercial/For Profit ___ Corporate/Private ___ Public Service
2. In what state and country are your headquarters? ___________________________________________________
3. Are you a member of HAI? ___ Yes ___ No 4. How many helicopters did you operate in 2005:
(For helicopters not listed, please identify as Other.)
2005 Qty Pistons - (Bell 47's, R-22 and 44, Schweizer 269 and 300, Brantly, Enstrom F28 and 280's, Hiller UH-12's)
Light-Single Turbines - (Agusta 119, Bell 206's & 407, Eurocopter 120, 130, 315, 316, 319, 341, 350's, MD500's & 600’s, Hiller FH1100, Schweizer 330's, Enstrom 480’s)
Medium/Heavy Singles - (Bell 204, 205, UH-1s, 214B, K-Max)
Light/Medium Twins - (A-109’s, AB139, MD900’s, Bell 206LT, 427, 222/230/430, 212/412, Eurocopter BO105, BK117, 135, 145, 155, 355, 365, Sikorsky 58T and S-76's)
Heavy Twins - (Bell 214ST, Boeing 107's and 234's, Eurocopter AS330/332, S-61, S-64, S-92)
Other ________________________ TOTAL
How does your number of helicopters in 2005 compare to the prior year? (Please check one.)
____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ____ Increased
5. When you acquire helicopters, do you acquire? ____ New ____ Used ____ Both
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2
6. How many helicopter hours did your operation fly in 2005: (Please classify in the appropriate category.)
2005
Flt Hrs Pistons - Light-Single Turbines - Medium/Heavy Singles - Light/Medium Twins - Heavy Twins - Other TOTAL
How does the number of flight hours in 2005 compare to the prior year? (Please check one.)
____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ____ Increased
7. How many average full-time equivalent employees (pilots, maintenance personnel, support, administration, etc.) did you have for your helicopter flight operations in 2005:
Number in 2005
Pilots Maintenance Personnel Administrative & Support (Overhead Personnel) Other (related to helicopter operations EMS personnel, observers, etc.) _________________________________
TOTAL How does your number of employees in 2005 compare to the prior year? (Please check one.)
____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ____ Increased
8. On average, what amount did you spend per person in 2005 for training? (include such costs as travel, lodging, course training if out-of-house and on-site instructor and helicopter if in-house): (Please answer for each category.)
$______ Pilot $_______ Management/ Financial $______ Maintenance $_______Other _____________________
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9. For the following categories, please identify the estimated percentage of expenses related to your 2005 total expenses and the two areas that concern you the most. (If you have another major category of expense, please identify it. Total should equal 100%.)
Type of Cost % of 2005 Expenses
(Round to nearest whole number)
Most Concern (Check Two Areas)
Maintenance %
Hull & Liability Insurance %
Fuel %
Interest %
Lease Payments %
Depreciation %
Personnel Exp. (Salaries,benefits,etc) %
Training %
General & Admin. %
Other Major Category:____________ %
TOTAL 100% 10. From which category(ies) did you receive your annual helicopter revenues for flight
operations in 2005? If you are public service or a corporate/private operator, which category(ies) make up your flight time?
Agriculture, Spray, Fertilizer, Seeding............…...... _____% Logging/Lumber....................................................... _____% Utility Support/Patrol/Construction.......................... _____% Fire Fighting............................................................. _____% Public Service/Safety............................................... _____% Oil & Gas (Off & On Shore)..................................… _____% News Gathering/Traffic Watch/Photography......… _____% Emergency Medical Service...............................…. _____% Construction........................................................…. _____% Flight Training (For Hire)......................................... _____% Corporate Charter (For Hire)................................... _____% Corporate 91 (Not for Hire).................................…. _____% Government Contracting (Exclude Fire Fighting).. _____% Tour Operations........................................................ _____% Other (Please describe)_____________________ _____% _______________________________________
Total 100%
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11 What utilization for the year 2005 did you realize in the respective quarters? 2005 Flight Days Hrs Flown
1st Quarter (Jan., Feb., Mar.) ____ ____ 2nd Quarter (Apr., May, Jun.) ____ ____ 3rd Quarter (Jul., Aug., Sep.) ____ ____ 4th Quarter (Oct., Nov., Dec.) ____ ____
12. What is the estimated market value of the helicopter spare parts inventory that you
carry? U.S. $______________________
13. On average, what labor rate (shop rate) do you pay for outside labor services
associated with:
$____ Avionics $____ Engine Manufacturer $____ Manufacturer-Approved Service Facility $____ Airframe Repairs $____ Other _________________________ $____ Other _________________________
14. What was your total helicopter flight operation’s revenue (in U.S. Dollars) for:
2005 ____________
How does the level of flight operation revenue compare to the prior year? (Please check one.)
____ Decreased ____ Remained the Same ____ Increased
15. As a percentage of revenue, what was the level of profitability of your flight
operations? 2005
____ Not profitable ____ Breakeven
____ Somewhat Profitable (1-5%) ____ Profitable (6-10%) ____ Very Profitable (more than 10%)
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16. What would be the primary cause that would prevent your operations from growing? (Identify up to two.)
____ Environmental Issues ____ Regulatory/Security Issues ____ Non-Growth Market ____ Insurance Issues ____ Limited Financial Resources ____ Economic Issues ____ Limited Source of Pilots or Technicians ____ Acquisition Price of Spare Parts ____ Acquisition Price of Helicopters ____ Limited Helicopter Infrastructure (i.e. heliports, route structure, airport access) ____ Other __________________________________
17. Does your organization use any of the following computer systems? Do System Not Developed System Use In-House Purchased
Flight Management ____ ____ ____ Maintenance Management ____ ____ ____ Inventory Management ____ ____ ____ Financial Management ____ ____ ____ Other ___________________ ____ ____ ____
18. How many helicopters have you had parked or idled for longer than 6 months and
what is the primary reason the helicopter(s) is parked? (Please indicate number in appropriate category.)
____ Excess Capacity ____ Spares Source
____ Damaged ____ Seasonal Market ____ Insurance Costs ____ Other ___________________
19. Does your organization use manufacturers’ or vendors’ guaranteed maintenance
programs for any of the following? ____Airframe ____ Engine ____Avionics
____ Other (Describe) ________________ If you do, what was your primary reason for using the program(s)? ____ Cost Predictability ____ Cost Reduction ____ Improved Support ____ Other Describe Other ________________
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20. When you most recently renewed your aviation insurance, how did the initial
quote compare to your existing rate? (Please circle the relevant category and provide a percentage where appropriate.)
Decreased ____% Remained the Same Increased ____%
What steps has your organization taken to control insurance costs? (Choose all that apply.)
____ Reduced the amount of liability coverage ____ Assumed more of the risk on hull (higher deductible, reduce amount
covered on hull) ____ Increased the amount of training or changed training vendor ____ Eliminated certain types of flying ____ Parked all or some of your helicopters, Ceased Operations ____ Changed management philosophy towards safety ____ Switched insurance carriers ____ Could not obtain insurance ____ Did not change anything ____ Other (Please Describe)
_____________________________________________ 21. What trends have you seen for other types of insurance for your organization?
(Please circle the relevant category and provide a percentage where appropriate.)
Vehicle - Liability Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Health/Dental/Vision Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Workmen’s Comp Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Disability Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Facilities Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% War and Expro Decreased ____% Same Increased ____% Other _____________ Decreased ____% Same Increased ____%