The Team
Simon Werthmuller
Founder / CEO / Chief Pilot
Simon founded Rangitikei Helicopters in 1998 and Rakaia Helicopters in 2019. Simon has been flying since 1991 amassing over 18,000 productive flying hours in a wide range of commercial and agricultural work. Simon was introduced to flying while working as a government culler. He has a farming background with diplomas in Agriculture and Farm Management.
Rachael Werthmuller
Founder / Office Support
Rachael has been apart of Rangitikei and Rakaia Helicopters since their conception.
Lynne Lister
Safety Manager
Lynne manages our main office at Rangitikei Helicopters trading as Rakaia Helicopters. She is the friendly voice at the other end of the phone with years of aviation experience, skilled in G.I.S and S.M.S platforms.
Please refer to the Rangitikei Helicopters website if you are wanting to view our other staff members.
