Spraying operations
Aircraft operators conducting spraying operations, for example in support of offshore oil spill response, should have a written syllabus for conversion and recurrent training of aircrew engaged in spraying. The training and recency requirements should be assessed by the OGP Member’s Aviation Advisor.
SAR winch/hoist operations
Pilot training
1) Pilots will have completed a formal and recorded training scheme, plus a minimum of 10 hours of winching operations (50 hours where an exclusive SAR contract exists).
2) Recurrent training should include a minimum of three winch rescue operations every 90 days utilising a winch operator and the recovery of equipment such as a “cruciform” by grappling hook.
Crewman training
All personnel employed as winch operators, whether full time or part time, should: 1) be an employee or direct contractor of the helicopter operator. 2) have completed a formal and recorded training scheme specifically for winchmen, including the following items: a) Basic weight and balance. b) Aircraft safety and survival equipment. c) Emergency procedures – to include winch problems, fouling of the cable, severing of the cable, use of bolt croppers etc. d) Technical details of winch operation. e) First-Aid and cold water recovery techniques including cold shock and hypothermia. f) Wet dinghy drill. g) Search & Rescue/coastguard local organisation. Wet and dry winching practical instruction which shall include at least twenty lifts as the winch
operator and twenty lifts as the winchman, and have completed recurrent training every 90 days to include an aircraft safety and survival check. Winch operator techniques may be practised either overland or water, providing the note above is
taken into account, but over water training will be necessary for pilots and crewmen to practice the approach and lower into position in reduced visual reference conditions.
Seismic operations
For seismic operations, see the OGP report Helicopter guidelines for seismic operations, ref. 351.
Airborne geophysical survey operations
Comprehensive recommended practices including aircrew training, the International Airborne Geophysical Safety Association has developed a comprehensive set of guidelines for low level air-borne geophysical survey operations. An extract of IAGSA’s recommended practices is contained in Appendix 10.
8.1.11 Recency checks after absence
Recency checks for all pilots should be carried out after 28 or more days absence from flying and may be carried out by any suitable Senior/Line Check Captain but preferably, the Chief Pilot or Training Captain.
8.2 Support & technical personnel requirements
Technical and support personnel such as licenced/unlicenced engineers, loadmasters, and dispatch-ers, helideck attendants, aerial observers, cabin crew and radio operators should meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements presented in Appendix 5D1-3.
8.2.1 Maintenance personnel
8.2.1.1 Initial training
It is considered essential that all maintenance personnel receive formal training and have a minimum of 2 year’s experience on type before issue of licenses or type approval for the type(s) of helicopters/ airplanes to be covered. In countries where this is not required by the national licensing authority, then the aircraft operator must provide formal, general and type training for its certifying staff to meet the minimum requirements of Section 4.4 and Appendix 5D.
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