Flight Safety Group
We do more than just Aviation Safety Audits and Inspections.
BREAKING NEWS – New Release
Vertiport Compliance Officer and Vertiport Safety Officer Online Courses
Australian Aviation Awards 2024 – Finalist in Safety Professional of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO Colin Weir has been revealed as a Finalist in the prestigious Australian Aviation Awards 2024 Safety Professional of the Year!
With over 60 years of dedication to the aviation industry, Colin’s commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence has been recognised at the highest level.
His extensive work with the Flight Safety Group in 2023, particularly in the emerging eVTOL sector and the creation of the Vertiport Safety Pty Ltd, has set new benchmarks for aviation safety standards.
This nomination is a testament to Colin’s relentless pursuit of a safer industry and his unwavering dedication to mentoring the next generation of aviation professionals.
See the finalists here – Australian Aviation Awards 2024 Finalists
Free eBook Release
New eBook Release – Free Forever!
The Flight Safety Group is proud to announce the publication of our latest eBook: Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Safety in Aviation – now available free to download for all.
This thought-provoking resource challenges the current state of aviation safety management, exploring how a culture of ticking boxes can erode the very purpose of compliance. Beyond Compliance calls for a return to integrity-driven practices, leadership accountability, and a genuine commitment to safety – not just meeting the minimum standards.
What’s inside:
The pitfalls of performative compliance
Real-world examples of systemic safety failures
Practical insights for fostering a stronger safety culture
A call to action for leaders across all sectors of aviation
Why is it free?
Because we believe aviation safety is a shared responsibility. Knowledge should never be gatekept – especially when it has the potential to save lives and improve industry standards. By making this eBook freely available, we aim to spark honest conversations and empower professionals to think critically and act ethically.
Download your free eBook copy now: https://books2read.com/u/3yxARJ
Access the Flipbook here: https://designrr.page/?id=429625&token=4009704491&type=FP&h=8174
If you’d like a PDF version, please email us at office@flightsafety.com.au
Let’s go beyond ticking boxes. Let’s go Beyond Compliance.
Vertiport Operations eBook Release
Flight Safety Group is delighted to announce the release of Colin Weir’s latest ebook, Vertiport Operations – Navigating the Future of Advanced Air Mobility. As the eVTOL revolution takes flight, understanding the complexities of vertiport operations is essential for industry professionals, regulators, and safety personnel.
This comprehensive guide explores the critical aspects of vertiport management, including safety protocols, compliance monitoring, operational challenges, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Designed for aviation professionals, this ebook provides the insights needed to navigate the future of advanced air mobility with confidence and expertise.
Stay ahead of the curve – purchase Vertiport Operations today and take the next step in mastering the new frontier of aviation safety and efficiency.
Available on Amazon Kindle: Vertiport Operations – Navigating the Future of Advanced Air Mobility
New eBook Releases
We are proud to release the Ethics in Aviation eBook series – by the CEO of The Flight Safety Group – Colin Weir.
These eBooks are available on Amazon Kindle.
The Ethical Aviator – Navigating Ethics for Aviation Executives
The Ethical Auditor – Mastering Ethical Auditing Practices for Aviation Professionals
The Ethical Pilot – Balancing Safety, Judgement and Professional Integrity in the Cockpit.
Introducing the first Vertiport Safety Training (VST) Course – Online
Course Overview:
The Vertiport Safety Training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of safety procedures and protocols for the operation of vertiports, specifically focusing on the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft (UA). This course is based on the International Standard ISO 5015-2:2022:2022 Unmanned aircraft systems — Part 2: Operation of vertiports for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft (UA), which serves as a guide for operating vertiports.
Participants will learn about key safety considerations, emergency procedures, and best practices to ensure the safe and efficient operation of VTOL UAs in vertiports.
Benefits of this course: Read more here https://flightsafetygroup.com/training-courses/vst
UKCAA CAP 437 HELIDECK CERTIFICATION
OPITO EQUIVALENT OFFSHORE CREW TRAINING COURSES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
The latest OPITO standards for HLO’s and HDA’s require certification in:
Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT)
Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)
Helideck Assistant (HDA)
Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL)
Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM)
Helideck Emergency Response Team Member Refresher Training (HERTM Refresher)
Helicopter Landing Site Officer (HLSO)
Additional courses offered:
Offshore Heli Refuelling
Offshore Meteorological Weather Interpretation (OMWIT)
Helideck Inspector Awareness Training (HIAT)
Our courses are OPITO equivalent, as required by IOGP, and are recognised internationally, allowing the candidates to work in these positions for 2 years.
UKCAA CAP 437 (Edition 9 February 2023) Inspections: Flight Safety Helideck Certification has trained Inspectors to carry out the helideck inspections in terms of UKCAA CAP 437 requirements, including the required friction test using the Findlay Irvine Micro Grip Friction Tester.
TBC (Melbourne)
(subject to minimum numbers)
Aeronautical Enterprises and Flight Safety Africa provide detailed Helideck Inspection Awareness Training (HIAT) courses that are based on UKCAA CAP 437 and in addition will include information gleaned from local operations.
The Helideck Inspector Awareness Training (HIAT) course has now been extended to include onshore HLS (Helicopter Landing Site) design and an in-depth profile on HLSO (Helicopter Landing Site Officer) training, or can be conducted as only the standalone HIAT course.
A ‘Certificate of Participation’ is issued to all participants.
*Accident/Incident Investigation Analysis (AIIA) Courses can be held in conjuction if required. All courses are subject to minimum numbers and date changes.
(subject to minimum numbers)
The Flight Safety Group is conscious of the fact that both time and cost are of great importance to the Oil and Gas companies and have therefore designed our OPITO equivalent courses to be both cost and time effective, without forfeiting any of the requirements which ensure the crew members get the maximum benefit from the training.
In addition, to facilitate the offshore training even further, the Flight Safety Group has now converted all applicable offshore training courses to the online platform.
This online HLO accereditation fulfills the OPITO requirement but is applicable for current offshore personnel who hold or have held an HLO Certificate. In other words, personnel who currently fulfill the requirements for the practical OPITO experience requirements.
Personnel who lack the experience or require additional or refresher practical training will be required to complete a separate module – the “HLO Practical Module“.
Ensuring Safety at Hospital Helipads:
Addressing Regulatory Gaps
The Flight Safety group of companies have over 20 years’ global experience providing external aviation Audits, Accident Investigations, Helideck Inspections, HLS Inspections and specialised training courses.
Flight Safety offers advice and certification to both International and UK CAP 437 standards for helideck and land based facilities.
We provide exclusive access for Clients to our integrated management system and offer a complete online close-out process for Auditees.
Flight Safety also provides specialist advisory services to the legal and insurance industries. We have acted as expert witness in many critical cases covering regulatory AOC, insurance, accident, serious incident and individual flight deck and cabin crew arbitration matters.
CAP 437 OMWIT Mandate & IOGP Report 690 Refuelling Formal Training Requirements
- The latest edition of UKCAA CAP 437, Edition 9, 2023, mandates Offshore Meteorological Weather Interpretation Training for all HLO’s – visit our online OMWIT course for details.
- IOGP Report 690 – HLO or HDA (Offshore) and HLSO (Onshore) Refuelling Personnel should complete a formal training course and a refresher-training course undertaken at intervals not exceeding two years – visit our Refuelling Training course for details.
FLIGHT SAFETY GROUP SERVICES
AVIATION SAFETY & COMPLIANCE AUDIT
- Aviation Safety Audit – Fixed Wing Rotary Wing, includes all aviation operations
- Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Systems Analysis Accident & Incident Investigation
AOC STARTUP & MANAGEMENT
- Pre-regulator audit preparation, assessment & review
- Specialising in the Global, Australian & New Zealand regulatory models which includes the South Pacific Islands, Malaysia & Indonesia.
- Global AOC Compliance Monitoring
MILITARY & POLICE
The Flight Safety group has personnel with extensive military and policing backgrounds and this expertise has been effectively applied nationally & internationally within auditing and aeromedical fields of operation.
HELIDECK INSPECTION & DESIGN
- Helideck Inspection, Design Appraisal Including New Build Design Support & Assessment
- Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) Design, Inspection & Certification
- CAP 437 Approved Friction Test Certification
Perth Based Friction Tester & Inspector
FSHC now has a Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Inspector, AND a CAP 437 approved Findlay Irvine Friction Tester, based in Perth to better service the West Australian offshore oil and gas industry.
ISO 9001:2015 AVIATION MANUALS & PROCEDURES
- Flight Operations Manual
- Maintenance Control Manual (Including Part 145)
- Offshore & Onshore Refuelling Manuals & Procedures
- Safety Management Systems & Security Manuals
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Company Standards & Manuals
- Audit Checklists & Procedures
- Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) Manual
AVIATION MEDICAL INDUSTRIAL FRICTION TESTING
Workplace Health & Safety regulations require that all medical and industrial public access areas require professional calibrated Friction Testing.
Flight Safety have the trained personnel and calibrated equipment necessary to conduct these tests to global standards.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Flight Safety has fully developed integrated safety management systems applicable to small organisations or large airline operations.
This service can be outsourced and managed by Flight Safety using web based electronic management systems.
OUTSOURCED/ONSITE EXPERTISE
The Flight Safety group has available aviation experts in every field of the industry.
- Our experts are seconded to specific areas, for an allocated period of time, to mentor and monitor critical aviation projects.
- Aviation Travel Safety Analysis – Flight Safety provides informed safety analyses on all National and International air carriers and operators as a travel risk management mitigation process.
Finding & Closeout Management System
Login in to the Flight Safety Group Intranet to manage Findings and Closeouts for your Organisation.
Quality Management System (QMS)
Flight Safety Group Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Flight Safety is LRQA - ISO 9001:2015 Certified. All Flight Safety personnel are Lead Auditor trained with extensive aviation backgrounds.
APPROVED BY LRQA TO ISO 9001:2015 STANDARD
ISO 9001:2015 Qualified Aviation Auditor/Risk Assessors and Companies approved by LRQA to ISO 9001:2015 standard for:
Flight Safety Pty Ltd & Flight Safety Africa Pty Ltd
External Aviation Safety Audit and Inspection, Risk Assessment, Consultancy (including independent accident, incident and organisational system
investigation) and Training services. Helideck, Helicopter Landing Site, and Helipad – Layout Design Appraisal, Helicopter Landing
Structure Suitability Assessment, Friction Testing, Safety and Operational Assessment and Certification.
Flight Safety Helideck Certification Pty Ltd & Helideck Certification–Africa Pty Ltd
Helideck, Helicopter Landing Site, and Helipad – Layout Design, Friction Testing, Training, Safety and Operational Assessment and Certification.
Aeronautical Enterprises
Training and Consultation.
Flight Safety refers to the Flight Safety group of Companies that include; Flight Safety Pty Ltd (ACN 108 080 208), Aeronautical Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACN 116 737 878) and Flight Safety Helideck Certification Pty Ltd (ACN 134 088 878), Flight Safety Africa, Helideck Certification – Africa, Flight Safety New Zealand Pty Ltd.