Spear Maritime Academy offers industry-standard training for HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer) and HLA (Helicopter Landing Assistant) roles, specifically designed for personnel working on offshore installations, ships, and helidecks. These roles are critical for managing helicopter operations, ensuring safety, and coordinating efficient logistics during offshore and marine helicopter landings and takeoffs.

Course Overview

The HLO / HLA Training Program provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out helicopter landing duties safely and effectively. The course aligns with international aviation safety standards such as ICAO, CAP 437, and OPITO guidelines, making it ideal for offshore oil & gas and maritime sectors.

This training is to equip the delegate with the initial knowledge, to understanding and skills required to perform the role of an offshore Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)/ Helicopter Landing assistant (HLA)safety & effectively.
The course covers the following topics:-

• Offshore Helideck regulations and guidelines.
• Helicopter and Helideck Hazards and Management Systems.
• HLO/HLA responsibilities during helicopter landing and departure
• Supervision of passengers and cargo handling.
• Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (DGBA) Awareness.
• HLO/HLA Normally Unattended Installations.
• Helicopter refueling awareness.

Duration: - 3 Days