SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR)

COURSE APPROVAL
Approved by Vantage Aviation Limited.
TARGET POPULATION
Government, Contracts and Parapublic
PREREQUISITES
Qualified, current and experienced helicopter pilot and crewman with spare capacity. Holding an in date medical examination.
English spoken and written skills at least ICAO Level 4.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The applicant will gain the knowledge and skills required to confidently perform the duties of a SAR pilot. We have courses to suit Co Pilot or Captain roles, which also includes courses from Ab-Intio.
GROUND TRAINING
Varies depending on experience and desired skill level.
Courses tailored from zero SAR experience to a complete course, which would achieve SAR Captain status.
FLIGHT TRAINING
Varies depending on experience and desired skill level.
Courses tailored from zero SAR experience to a complete course, which would achieve SAR Captain status.
TRAINING SEQUENCE
The course can be conducted using the client’s own aircraft.
Ideally the student will attend a professional licence course in the UK or USA to gain CPL or equivalent. The student will then progress onto a SET to conduct basic SAR roles (including Maritime roles) and then transition to MET for specific host nation qualification. Vantage has extensive experience in delivery of the 'whole' SAR course which is between 6 months and 1 year.
COURSE COMPLETION
On completion the students will be issued a certificate approved by Vantage Aviation.
COURSE CONTENT
Search and Rescue (SAR)

It has been said, that the life expectancy of an injured survivor decreases as much as 80% during the first 24 hours, while the chances of survival of uninjured survivors rapidly diminishes after the first 3 days.  Helicopter pilots can play a valuable role in the search and rescue of those injured, lost, or missing

Through ground and flight training, the applicant will learn to efficiently, effectively, and safely enact SAR procedures and perform the overall duties of a SAR captain.  Pilots of Vantage Aviation have extensive experience in the Fleet Air Arm of the British Royal Navy and can pass on their knowledge and skills to those wishing to enter the SAR field.