
HLO – Helicopter Landing Officer
Helicopter Landing Officer certification covering helideck operations, passenger handling, refuelling supervision, radio procedure and emergency control.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Helicopter Landing Officer.
- Manage helideck operations and ensure the safety of personnel.
- Communicate effectively with the helicopter pilot and the installation.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo.
- Conduct helideck inspections and ensure it is clear of hazards.
- Manage the helideck emergency response team (HERT).
- Understand helicopter refueling procedures and safety.
- Follow established protocols for helicopter arrivals and departures.
- Maintain helideck equipment and firefighting systems.
- Comply with all aviation and offshore safety regulations.
Who should attend
Personnel assigned to standby, attendant and helideck control duties
On completion
Global SPS certificate of training issued to each successful participant, with records retained for client and regulatory audit.
Where we deliver this course
We deliver the HLO – Helicopter Landing Officer course at our training centre in Abidjan or directly on your site anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa, in English or French, for groups of 6 to 16 participants. Courses follow international standards and are scheduled around your operation.
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