Aviation Security for Helicopter Operators

Security3 daysIntermediate

Helicopter operators often fly from heliports, hospital pads, offshore platforms and remote sites where airport-style security does not exist. This course helps them build a proportionate operator security programme covering access control, aircraft protection, passengers, cargo and threats specific to helicopter operations.

Who it is for

Managers, pilots, ground and base staff and security focal points of helicopter operators

Learning outcomes

  • Identify security threats relevant to helicopter bases and remote sites
  • Develop a proportionate operator security programme
  • Apply aircraft security checks and protection measures
  • Handle passengers, baggage and cargo security in non-airport environments
  • Respond to security incidents and threats

Course outline

  • Threat picture for helicopter operations
  • Operator security programme
  • Base, heliport and remote-site security
  • Aircraft protection and security searches
  • Passengers, baggage and cargo
  • Incident and threat response

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 17; ICAO Doc 8973 (public reference); national civil aviation security programme.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 3 days.

Who is the course for?

Managers, pilots, ground and base staff and security focal points of helicopter operators

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €610, online classroom (live virtual) €550, self-paced online €220; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Group and in-company prices on request.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

On successful completion you receive a Certificate of Completion from the Aviation Training Center of Safety Academia, listing the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. Our instructors are certified aviation professionals, holding GCAA teacher licences, ATPL licences and IATA certificates. All training is designed, delivered and reviewed under our internal quality management system, which follows ISO 9001 principles. Our courses support the training requirements organisations meet under ICAO, EASA and national rules. As with all such regulatory training, each organisation accepts training through its own quality or training system, and on request we provide the syllabus and instructor's CV for your Quality or Safety Manager to review.

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