History

Heli-Muster was started back in 1976 by John Weymouth as a two-helicopter aerial cattle mustering operation. The company flourished in subsequent years to become the major player of the Australian mustering industry.

At its peak in the mid 1980's the company had over 26 mustering helicopters across the Top End, which consisted of Bell 47’s and Kawasaki KH4’s until the advent of the more modern Robinson R22, which was introduced in the late 1980’s.

The Heli-Muster NT fleet was taken on by the Dyer Family in 2006 and run successfully for 15 years, with significant growth in the number and type of aircraft and hours flown annually.  In addition, the mustering fleet went through a major maintenance overhaul and Heli-Muster is now considered to have one of the largest and most well-maintained mustering fleets in Australia.

Heli-Muster NT's mustering operations remain unchanged and still operates as a family business under the Heli-Muster NT banner.  From day one the main base for Heli-Muster has been Victoria River Downs Station (VRD), in the northwest of the Northern Territory, also known as the Big Run.  The Chisholm family are firmly committed to the continuation of Heli-Muster's long legacy at VRD and ongoing dedication to continual improvement in the mustering industry. 

Heli-Muster NT's expanded charter, fixed wing and turbine divisions are run under subsidiary HM Air and offering a variety of specialised aviation services across the NT and beyond.