HLO ( HELICOPTER LANDING OFFICER)

(Value Added Course)

Scope : Helicopters are extensively used for transportation of men and material to & fro from the offshore installations. Overseeing the safe landing and take off of the helicopters from the platforms requires personnel qualified in carrying out the duties. This course is designed to train Helicopter Landing Officers in overseeing safe  landing & take off operation of helicopters.

Objective - To impart knowledge and skills in controlling the helicopter landing & taking off operations to and from an offshore platform.

Course Contents

• Duties of Helicopter Landing Officer
• Preparing Helideck for landing/take off checks
• Helicopter communication
• Basic Meteorology
• Helicopter emergency procedure
• Helicopter re-fuelling
• Helicopter Fire fighting
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods