Introduction
This course is delivered in cooperation with Search and Rescue International (Ltd).
A 3-day workshop designed to give the student an understanding of the operator’s SAR management system specific to the Helicopter SAR environment. The course is presented by instructors with first-hand experience in SAR AOC Management, Regulatory oversight, SAR Operations, Aviation Regulations, ICAO and IAMSAR requirements.
Course Content
The following topics are covered by lecturues during this course:
- SAR Standards and Regulations
- SAR Management Systems
- SAR Safety Management Systems
- SAR Compliance monitoring Systems
- SAR Emergency Response Planning
- SAR Fatigue Risk Management
- SAR mission Planning, Briefing, Execution and Debriefing
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Identify all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements for the effective conduct of civil Search and Rescue Helicopter Operations.
- Develop an effective management system to manage the operation in accordance with the above requirements
- Identify the challenges and mitigate the risks associated with conducting civil SAR helicopter operations.
Who should take this course
- Current or aspiring Helicopter SAR Air Operator management team personnel, including Accountable Managers, Nominated Persons, Compliance Monitoring Managers and Safety Managers.
- Regulatory Authority Inspectors with the responsibility of SAR air operator oversight.
- Government personnel with the responsibility of developing State SAR contracts.
Pre-requisites
- Proficiency Level 4 (operational) in English is required.
- Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the workshop to access the materials which will only be provided in electronic format.
Duration
3 Days: 09:00 – 16:15 hrs