Helideck Training

We help yachts to achieve and maintain safe, legal and efficient helicopter operations.

Our MCA-accredited on-deck training courses are based on decades of experience. They are designed and taught by expert industry professionals.

Our Services

We offer the following services:

On Board HLO / HDA Initial Training
On Board HLO / HDA Renewal Training
Helicopter Operation Manuals, both Initial Issue and Updates
Helicopter Operations Safety Audits

HLO / HDA Training Courses

The comprehensive training for Helicopter Operations includes not only normal operations, when the helicopter operation needs to be flawless with a smooth transition from helicopter to yacht, but also emergency procedures.

The HLO / HDA training course consists of:

Day 1:

Theoretical Training on helicopter operations and emergencies
A theoretical exam

Day 2:

Practical Training Exercises on board
Normal and emergency procedures

It is also possible for us to arrange live flight training, upon request.

Contact

For a tailored quote and further information, or to book your training requirements, please contact Catherine Pardini at catherine@heliriviera.com or Jonny Greenall at jonny@balearic-helicopters.com

Training Partners

HeliRiviera was founded by Nigel Watson in 2000, as a bespoke air consultancy service to the luxury yachting industry.

Balearic Helicopters is owned by Jonny Greenall, operating helicopters in Mallorca since 1999, he is a Commercial Helicopter Pilot and also a Flight Instructor, Flight Examiner and has over 7500 hours flight time. He is a MCA approved HLO/HDA Instructor for Superyachts.

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