Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for hoisting operations
- 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 other crewmembers
- Hoisting equipment is prepared and checked as required in accordance with relevant equipment manuals and publications
- Perform hoisting operations
- Helicopter is directed to hoisting point
- Hoisting accessories are attached to the hoist hook and checked
- Down wind checks are conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Commentary on the progress of hoisting operation is maintained as per established procedures
- Passengers/stores are attached/removed, monitored, retrieved/dispatched and secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Hoist is operated in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures
- Respond to hoisting emergencies and abnormal situations
- Conclude hoisting operations
- Hoisting equipment and/or accessories are removed from the hoist hook and stowed in accordance with aircraft operating manuals and organisational policy and procedures
- Hoist is secured and checked in accordance with aircraft operating manuals, organisational policy and procedures
- Aircraft maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures