FAQ's

  1. Who is Flight Safety Group, and what do you specialise in?

Flight Safety Group is an ISO 9001:2015 certified aviation safety and compliance specialist providing professional training, consultancy, and assurance services across rotary-wing, offshore, heliport, vertiport, and emerging aviation sectors. We focus on operational safety, regulatory compliance, and practical risk management for high-risk aviation environments.

  1. Who are your typical clients?

Our clients include aviation professionals, corporate organisations, government agencies, fixed/rotary wing operators, oil and gas companies, offshore facility operators, infrastructure owners, regulators, leading legal fraternities, and emerging aviation organisations. We work with both small operators and large multinational organisations operating in complex, safety-critical environments.

  1. What aviation sectors do you support?

We support a broad range of sectors, including:

  • Corporate, charter, and specialist aviation operations
  • Offshore oil and gas aviation operations
  • Helideck and heliport operations
  • Airport and aerodrome environments
  • Expert Witness and Investigations
  • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), eVTOL, and vertiports
  1. What training does Flight Safety Group provide?

We deliver industry-relevant training covering:

  • Helideck operations
  • Offshore aviation safety and human factors
  • Risk management and leadership in aviation environments
  • Compliance, auditing, and safety management systems
  • Vertiport and advanced air mobility safety

Training is available online, onsite (where appropriate), or through blended delivery models.

  1. Are your courses aligned with recognised industry standards?

Yes. Our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation scope includes Training. Our courses are developed by aviation professionals and aligned with recognised industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practice guidance, including offshore, civil aviation, and international safety principles. Content is continually reviewed to ensure relevance to current operational and regulatory expectations.

  1. Do you offer online training for offshore and remote personnel?

Yes. Online delivery is a core part of our offering. Our digital courses are designed specifically for offshore, remote, and rotational workforces, enabling personnel to complete training efficiently without compromising learning quality or operational relevance.

  1. Can Flight Safety Group customise training or consultancy services?

Absolutely. We regularly tailor training programs, audits, and consultancy services to suit a client’s operational profile, risk exposure, regulatory environment, and internal safety objectives. Customisation is particularly valuable for oil and gas clients with site-specific hazards and procedures.

  1. Do you provide aviation safety audits and compliance support?

Yes. We provide independent aviation safety audits, inspections, gap analyses, and compliance support. These services assist organisations in meeting regulatory requirements, improving safety performance, and strengthening governance and assurance frameworks.

  1. What makes Flight Safety Group different from other aviation safety providers?

Our differentiation lies in:

  • Deep, real-world aviation operational experience
  • Strong offshore and high-risk environment expertise
  • Practical, operationally grounded training content
  • Focus on leadership, ethics, and human factors
  • Early engagement in emerging aviation sectors such as vertiports and eVTOL

We bridge the gap between regulation, theory, and real-world operations.

  1. Do you work internationally?

Yes. While we have strong experience within the Australian and Asia-Pacific regions, our services are delivered globally. Our online training and consultancy frameworks are designed to be scalable and adaptable across jurisdictions.

  1. Is Flight Safety Group suitable for oil and gas operators?

Yes. Oil and gas clients are a key part of our portfolio. We understand the operational, environmental, and safety challenges of offshore aviation and helideck operations and provide targeted solutions that align with industry expectations and safety-critical requirements.

  1. How do we engage Flight Safety Group?

Engagement is straightforward. Organisations can contact us to discuss training, consultancy, audits, or targeted safety solutions. We take a consultative approach to ensure services are aligned with your operational needs, risk profile, and business objectives.  Contact us at office@flightsafety.com.au

RESOURCES & LINKS

Publications

  • Risk Analyses and Critical Safety Management of Certified, Prepared and Unprepared Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Landing Sites
  • Presentation at the 2013 ASA+FNA 25th Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia, August 2013. Download as PDF: FSafety_Aeromedical Conference_29082013_Final.pdf
  • The Intrinsic Quality of Aviation Safety Management Systems Indexed and Expressed Mathematically, Accurately Indicate Developmental Status, thus Facilitating Comparative Assessment and Trend Analysis Paper
  • Presented at the 10th Australian International Aerospace Congress incorporating the 14th National Space Engineering Symposium 2003, 29 July – 1 August 2003, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Paper number AIAC 2003–060 Download: AIAC 2003–060

Relevant Websites

CONTACT FLIGHT SAFETY

 +61 (0)7 5448 2788

 +61 (0) 439 031 654

 P.O. Box 676, Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia, 4573

office@flightsafety.com.au

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), Flight Safety Helideck Certification Pty Ltd (ACN 134 088 878) and Vertiport Safety Pty Ltd (ACN 668 156 232).
Flight Safety Africa, Helideck Certification – Africa, and Flight Safety New Zealand Pty Ltd.

Flight Safety Pty Ltd, or any of its companies, are not affiliated with FlightSafety International.