Crew Resource Management Courses for

Helicopter Operations

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Our Helicopter CRM courses are specifically designed to address the unique challenges of onshore and offshore missions, including HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services), airborne law enforcement, oil rig operations, and specialised commercial flights. From initial CRM training to command-level upgrades, we equip crews with the advanced coordination, decision-making, and situational awareness skills needed to operate safely in high-pressure, dynamic environments to tackle the real-world demands of rotary-wing aviation.

CRM Courses We Deliver

Initial CRM: 2–3 days (12–18 hours) – Foundational skills for new entrants.

Recurrent CRM: 1–2 days (6–12 hours) – Annual refresher with scenario-based updates.

Command Upgrade: 3 days (18 hours) – Advanced leadership, risk management, and mission-specific CRM.

Custom Programmes: Tailored durations for specialised operations (e.g., NVG/night ops, hoist procedures).

Who Should Attend?

Our training is designed for all personnel involved in rotary-wing operations where effective crew coordination is critical to mission success and safety:

1. Flight Crew

  • Pilots (of all ranks)

  • Technical Crew (Flight engineers, tactical flight officers)

2. Medical Teams (HEMS/SAR)

  • Paramedics & Flight Nurses

  • HEMS Doctors (Especially those working in confined/critical care environments)

  • Winch Operators & Rescue Specialists

3. Mission-Specialised Personnel

  • Law Enforcement Officers (Airborne police, border patrol, surveillance crews)

  • Offshore Crew (Oil rig technicians, hoist operators, loadmasters)

  • Firefighting Teams (Bambi bucket operators, aerial fire crew)

4. Support & Coordination Staff

  • Dispatchers & Operations Controllers

  • Safety Managers & Training Leads

  • Maintenance Crew (For CRM-Maintenance Human Factors modules)

Location

🏫 Classroom training at our hubs in London and Dubai

🏫 Classroom training at your company’s premises

💻Online (faciliator-led live sessions)

We can deliver private on-line courses on a date convenient to you, and in your time zone, subject only to the availability of our facilitators.

Key Focus Areas

Helicopter-Specific Challenges

  • Low-altitude operations and confined-area landings.

  • High workload during multi-crew/multi-task missions (e.g., HEMS winching, law enforcement pursuits).

  • Offshore/NVG operations and degraded visual environments (DVE).

Beyond Compliance

  • Advanced TEM (Threat & Error Management) for dynamic risk assessment.

  • Crew endurance strategies for long-duration or repetitive missions.

  • Cultural & hierarchical barriers in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., pilots + medics + police).

This course meets EASA Part-ORO/Part-OP, FAA (HAA), and ICAO Annex 6 standards.