Course Overview

Course Details
The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Training Course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge to manage helicopter landing operations safely and efficiently. The course covers a wide range of responsibilities, including helicopter approach coordination, ground safety, refueling, emergency response, and communication with pilots and crew members. It ensures that participants are fully prepared to take on the critical role of an HLO in offshore and onshore environments.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of the Helicopter Landing Officer Training Course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key roles and responsibilities of a Helicopter Landing Officer in offshore and onshore operations.
• Coordinate helicopter landing and departure procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with aviation standards.
• Perform pre-landing checks and risk assessments to ensure the helideck and surrounding areas are free from hazards.
• Manage helicopter refueling operations, following industry-standard safety protocols.
• Effectively communicate with helicopter pilots and crew, ensuring smooth operations and response to potential issues.
• Demonstrate the use of helideck firefighting equipment and respond to fire or fuel emergencies on the helideck.
• Implement emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans and rescue operations in case of accidents or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with aviation and maritime safety regulations, maintaining high standards of safety at all times.
• Conduct safety briefings for crew and personnel involved in helideck operations.
• Complete operational reports and incident logs to document activities and ensure continuous safety improvements.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive certification as a Helicopter Landing Officer, qualifying them to manage helideck operations safely and efficiently.

Target Audience
This course is ideal for individuals involved in helideck operations or those looking to become Helicopter Landing Officers, including: Helideck Crew Members, Offshore and Onshore Personnel, Rig Personnel, Aviation Safety Officers, Marine Coordinators, Emergency Response Teams, Deck Officers, etc.

The Helicopter Landing Officer Training Course is essential for anyone working in high-risk environments like oil platforms, offshore rigs, and other areas where helicopter operations are critical, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during flight operations.