About Us
Aerodiva
Aerodiva is a Costa Rican aviation company founded in 2001, certified and specializing in aerial work under Operating Certificate CO-TA-001 from the Costa Rican Civil Aviation Authority.
With 100% Costa Rican capital, we are pioneers in the country’s aeronautical industry, being the first Costa Rican company to obtain Aerial Work certification (Certificate No. CO-001) and the first certified for Air Ambulance Flights nationwide.
Our continuous evolution has made us a multifunctional company with national and international operations covering the main aeronautical markets in the region.
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Since our founding in 2001, Aerodiva has grown with a commitment to transforming aviation in Costa Rica. What began as an entrepreneurial vision has solidified over two decades as the country’s most comprehensive and reliable aerial work company. We have participated in the most demanding operations in the sector: from medical evacuations in critical emergencies to filming for international productions, always with the same passion, precision, and responsibility that define us.
Today, Aerodiva operates active contracts with the Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS) and numerous government entities, providing trusted aerial support for the country’s most important projects.
Aerodiva is committed to maintaining its position as the leading aerial work company in Costa Rica, operating under the most demanding national and international standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. We provide excellent service to our clients, guaranteeing maximum safety in every operation with highly qualified personnel and cutting-edge technology.
To consolidate our position as a leading aerial work operations company with world-class characteristics, offering our clients safety, efficiency, and quality in every service with complete responsibility. Our goal is to guarantee operational excellence and remain the aeronautical benchmark in Costa Rica and the Central American region.
Why choose aerodiva?
- First Costa Rican company with an Operating Certificate for Aerial Work (CO-001) with 100% national capital.
- First company nationwide certified for Air Ambulance Flights.
- OMA Workshop Certificate RAC-145 (CO-OMA-048): first level aeronautical maintenance for own aircraft and third parties.
- Active contracts with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) for patient transfers.
- First aircraft in the country equipped exclusively for ambulance flights.
- Vehicles certified for aircraft refueling.
- Satellite tracking and real-time communication system with all aircraft.
Aerodiva's facilities are strategically located at Tobías Bolaños Airport, in Hangar #85 in Pavas, San José. We have a complete infrastructure that allows us to operate with the highest efficiency: administrative offices, equipment and materials storage, a certified aircraft maintenance area, and aircraft parking.
From our hangar, Aerodiva manages the complete cycle of each operation:
- Top-quality maintenance to guarantee the airworthiness of each aircraft.
- Ongoing training and development of personnel in each of their specialties.
- Personalized customer service to inform and familiarize them with our services.
- Meticulous planning of each operation to fulfill every detail of the mission.
- Efficient aircraft dispatch to each requested destination.
- Real-time satellite monitoring of each flight for maximum safety.
- Post-operational aircraft reception and inspection to guarantee their availability.
Aerodiva holds the OMA RAC-145 Workshop Certificate (CO-OMA-048), the highest accreditation for aircraft maintenance in Costa Rica. This certification enables us to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on our own aircraft and offer maintenance services to third parties under the most rigorous international standards of the aeronautical industry.
Our workshop guarantees that every aircraft takes flight in optimal condition, ensuring the safety of our clients, crew, and operations at all times.
Entrust your aircraft to the only OMA RAC-145 certified workshop in Costa Rica actively operating specialized aerial work.
Aerodiva's most valuable asset is its people. We have a highly qualified and committed team whose experience and professionalism make every operation possible with the highest levels of safety and excellence. Our group of professionals has over 25 years of experience in general aviation and specialized aerial work.
Management Team
Carlos Vargas Arrieta — CEO and Founding President: Over 40 years of experience in aviation. Visionary and leader of the company since its founding in 2001.
Karla Vargas A. — General Manager: Strategic leader of Aerodiva's operations and corporate management.
Alexander Arias — Financial Manager: Responsible for the financial strength and sustainability of the organization.
Capt. Tony Monge — Head of Operations
License: Commercial Helicopter Pilot License DGAC Costa Rica No. 110090076
Ratings: Single-Engine Helicopter | Multi-Engine Helicopter | Flight and Ground Instructor
Total flight hours: 5,250 hours
Hours on external payload: 944 hours
In addition to its management team, Aerodiva boasts outstanding pilots, certified mechanics, specialized technicians, doctors, paramedics, and elite rescuers, all trained to respond effectively to any type of operation or emergency.
At Aerodiva, safety isn't an option: it's the cornerstone of everything we do. We operate under the strictest international standards established by the DGAC (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) and the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), ensuring that every flight is executed with the utmost responsibility and professionalism.
Satellite Monitoring System
We have a specialized flight tracking department that, through two independent satellite tracking systems, maintains constant real-time monitoring of each aircraft's position and route. This allows us to react immediately to any eventuality and gives our clients peace of mind knowing that every operation is under constant control.
Insurance Coverage
All our aircraft are covered by Hull and Liability insurance that protects both cargo and passengers, as well as third parties, against potential damages. You operate with complete peace of mind.