Helicopter Landing Officer

Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Course Outline, based on international standards (e.g., OPITO or other offshore safety training providers). The course usually combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, and may last 2–3 days depending on the training provider.

🚁 Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Course Outline

1. Introduction to HLO Role

• Overview of the HLO responsibilities

• Legal and regulatory framework (e.g., ICAO, IOGP, CAP 437)

• Helideck operations structure: HLO and Helideck Assistants (HDAs)

2. Helicopter Operations

• Types of offshore helicopter operations

• Helicopter approach and departure procedures

• Aircraft identification and communication

• Helideck markings and lighting

3. Helideck Safety and Hazard Management

• Helideck layout and safety zones

• Weather and environmental considerations

• Identification and mitigation of helideck hazards

• Safety equipment and PPE

4. Emergency Response and Procedures

• HLO’s role in helideck emergencies

• Helicopter crash/fire/rescue scenarios

• Emergency shutdown (HESD) systems

• Liaison with emergency response teams

• Casualty handling and Medevac procedures

5. Helicopter Refueling Operations (if applicable)

• Aviation fuel types and handling

• Refueling procedures and safety checks

• Contamination prevention and fuel sampling

• Fire and explosion risks during refueling

6. Passenger and Cargo Management

• Passenger manifesting and briefing

• Dangerous goods awareness

• Luggage and freight handling procedures

• Weight and balance considerations

7. Communications and Coordination

• Radio protocols and terminology (RT procedures)

• Communication with pilots and control centers

• Coordination with platform management and logistics

8. Practical Exercises / Simulations

• Aircraft approach and departure coordination

• Refueling drill (if included in course)

• Emergency response simulation (e.g., helicopter fire, casualty evacuation)

• Passenger embarkation/disembarkation drills

9. Assessment

• Written test (multiple-choice or short answer)

• Practical skills assessment (scenarios and drills)