From Country Roads to Ocean Views
When Karl Mayne sat in our CPL(H) classroom back in 2017, we never would have imagined that a few years later, that same flannelette-shirt-wearing country boy would return to the Sunshine Coast to launch the region’s premier helicopter tourism company – Oceanview Helicopters.
Oceanview Helicopters is a family owned and operated business offering scenic flights, winery tours, aerial photography, charters, airwork and heli wedding packages. Operating from their base at Caloundra Airport, Karl and his team fly a fleet consisting of an R44 and R66, delivering unforgettable experiences across the coast.
Karl’s vision for Oceanview Helicopters was simple: create extraordinary moments. Whether it’s a champagne sunset flight over Moreton Island, a unique heli pub crawl, trackside drop offs at the races, a go-kart or heli-golf adventure, or a romantic picnic atop a mountain peak – every experience is designed to be memorable.
Today, that vision is a reality. “I have the best job in the world because my job brings everyone joy,” says Karl.
A big thank you to Karl who also very kindly allows our CPL(H) Full-time Ground School students a tour of his hangar to get a hands on look at their machines. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect theory with practical knowledge and gain valuable hands on insight while they study.