Aircraft, Net and Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
aircraft
Jun. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions     $ 24,700,000 $ 5,078,000 $ 24,660,000 $ 0
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction     $ 12,300,000      
Number of helicopters given in exchange | aircraft   4        
Number of helicopters received in exchange | aircraft   2        
Gain on exchange transaction   $ 0        
Depreciation expense       18,600,000 17,800,000 13,400,000
Medford Hangar            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions $ 5,100,000          
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction $ 900,000          
Assets Under Capital Lease and Deferred Overhauls            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Amortization expense       $ 20,200,000 $ 14,700,000 $ 18,100,000