Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for hoisting operations
- Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked
- Helicopter safety hazards are identified using established procedures
- Aircraft power availability is calculated
- Wind speed and direction are determined
- Approach and overshoot paths are determined
- Hoisting location and surrounds are checked for suitability
- Hoist is prepared and checked for correct operation
- Hoisting operation plan is developed and communicated to flight crew
- Perform hoisting operations
- Helicopter is manoeuvred to the most appropriate hover position to perform safe hoisting operations
- Hoisting accessories/equipment items are checked and attached to hoist hook
- Aircraft operational/control checks are conducted as required
- Flight crew situational awareness of hoisting operation and aircraft flight performance is maintained using appropriate voice and/or non-verbal communication procedures
- Passengers are deployed/dispatched, monitored, retrieved and secured to achieve operational requirements
- Stores are deployed/dispatched, monitored, retrieved and secured to achieve operational requirements
- Aircraft hoist system is operated in accordance with equipment operating procedures
- Respond to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations
- Conclude hoisting operations