Extremely common in the US utility world. Powerline construction, Aerial Saw, Ag etc where rotors are turning and aircraft are hot fueled all day.
Of course you could shut down each time you come in but by the time you get your 2 minute cool down and roll of the throttle somebody is calling for material, dropped something etc etc and need you urgently.
I’ve always felt comfortable getting out of the 500.
The Astar not so much as the cyclic wanders. Bell 206 and mediums were okay also. Always know your surface, skids level and heels not in soft soil. Make sure your have a secure LZ that the general public can’t walk into