Safety: Helicopter Landing Officer
The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is responsible for ensuring safe & efficient Helicopter Landings & Takeoffs in all environments, including challenging environments (offshore platforms, vessels, Helipads).
Some of the things done by HLO:
- Ensure Helideck & Helipad is clear of hazards: Debris, equipment, oil spills & others
- Ensure necessary equipment is available: Fire Extinguisher, Rescue Equipment, Communication Devices
- Use appropriate PPE
- Ensure lighting is functioning for night operations
- Review weather & environmental conditions
- Secure the area by restricting access to the landing zone to authorized personnel only
- Provide important information (wind direction & speed, helideck status & hazards) to the Pilot
- Position themselves in a designated place & visible to the Pilot, but still safe
- Guide the Pilot to land the Helicopter at the correct landing place safely & perfectly by using Hand Signals
- Assist in securing the Helicopter after the Helicopter has landed
- Assist in supervising Passengers & Cargo
- Check the Helideck in preparation for the next operation
- In case of an incident: Perform Emergency Procedures & coordinate safety actions with Pilot & Crew to handle the incident safely
Some of the Hand Signals usually performed by HLO:
- Arms extended horizontally: Directing the Helicopter to hover or level
- Arms waving down: Signal to land
- Arms crossed: Stop & hold position
Train regularly! By taking the right training, the job as an HLO can be done well!
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