Services

External Aviation Audits, CAP 437 Inspections & Friction Tests, Consultation & Specialised Documentation Services

The Flight Safety group of Companies have over 20+ years of global experience, providing External Aviation Audits, CAP 437 Helideck Inspections and Friction Tests, Accident Investigations, Safety Management Systems, consultation for AOC startup and management, developing aviation manuals and procedures, and delivering specialised training.

Flight Safety specialises in the provision of external aviation audit services and the management of aviation risk for a broad spectrum of national and international companies.

With over 2,000+ audits on rotary and fixed wing operations in charter, airline/regional airline, HLS and HLSO inspections, geophysical surveys, emergency medical services, marine pilot transfers, and these involve the full spectrum of air operations, ground operations including security.

Flight Safety has the experience to deliver the aviation safety service you require.

Aviation Safety & Compliance Audits

Aviation Safety Audit – Fixed Wing Rotary Wing, includes all aviation operations

Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Systems Analysis Accident & Incident Investigation

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

Outsourced/Onsite Expertise

Flight Safety have 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.

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

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.

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.

Military & Police

Flight Safety have personnel with extensive military and policing backgrounds. This expertise has been effectively applied nationally & internationally within auditing and aeromedical fields of operation.

CAP 437 Helideck Inspection

Helideck Inspection, Design Appraisal Including New Build Design Support & Assessment

Helideck Inspection is the main service we provide to clients, specialising in offshore helidecks for the resources industries.

Friction Testing

Perth Based Friction Tester & Inspector

Flight Safety now has a Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Inspector, AND a CAP 437 approved Findlay Irvine Friction Tester, based in Perth, Australia to better service the West Australian offshore oil and gas industry.


A friction test of a helideck surface is a requirement if a landing net is not utilised. CAP 437 Chapter 3 Section 7 states:- “A review of helideck friction measurement techniques has concluded that the test method should involve a friction measuring device that:

  • employs the braked wheel technique;
  • is able to control the wetness of the deck during testing;
  • includes electronic data collection, storage & processing;
  • allows the whole deck surface to be covered to a resolution of not less than 1 square metre.

The minimum average surface friction value of 0.65mu should be achieved across the area inside the TD/PM, outside the TD/PM and on the painted markings themselves.” FSHC carry out friction testing using the Micro Grip Tester which is the only type that currently meets CAP 437 requirements. This was adapted for use by the manufacturer Findlay Irvine in conjunction with HCA.

The testing is carried out by fully trained staff and an electronic print out is included in the written report provided on conclusion. Refer to UK CAA Paper 98002 for a full discussion about helideck friction and testing in addition to the information in CAP 437. CAA Presentation on Helideck Friction (PDF)

Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) Design, Inspection & Certification

Flight Safety, with in-depth experience in offshore Helideck and on-shore Helicopter Landing Site inspections, provides new build, new design and design modification Certification for Helidecks and Helicopter Landing Sites in accordance with UKCAP 437, I.C.A.O. Annex 14 VOL II, Australian CAAP 92-2(1) guidelines and national regulatory requirements. 

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

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