We provide independent aeronautical expert services for offshore helidecks, onshore heliports and helicopter hoist areas.
As ISO/IEC 17024 certified aeronautical experts, we support safe, compliant and efficient helicopter operations through independent inspection, expert assessment and operational verification.
Aeronautical Expert Inspection
We perform independent expert inspection and functional assessment of helicopter landing and hoisting facilities.
Our services include:
- inspection of offshore helidecks on fixed and floating installations and vessels
- inspection of helicopter hoist areas on offshore installations, vessels and wind turbine generators
- inspection of rescue winch-only areas on offshore installations and vessels
- inspection of onshore heliports, including ground-level and elevated heliports
Our expert assessments focus on operational suitability, functional compliance and safe integration into helicopter operations.
We provide independent expert witness reports and statements of compliance supporting authority approval and operational acceptance.
Helideck and Heliport Friction Testing
We perform helideck and heliport friction testing using the Findlay Irvine micro GripTester in accordance with CAP 437 and applicable aviation standards.
Our services include:
- friction testing during commissioning and operational service
- assessment of surface friction characteristics and operational suitability
- expert reporting supporting regulatory compliance and operational safety
Where required, testing may also be performed in accordance with NATO Standard ANEP-88.
Aeronautical Consultancy
We provide independent aeronautical expert consultancy throughout planning, approval and operational phases.
Our services include:
- feasibility studies for helicopter operations
- expert assessment of helideck, heliport and hoist area location and suitability
- compliance assessment against applicable aviation regulations and standards
- support during authority approval processes
- independent expert advice on operational and regulatory matters
Operational Readiness and Personnel Support
We support safe and compliant implementation and operation of helicopter landing and hoisting facilities.
Our services include:
- familiarisation support for helideck and heliport personnel, including Helideck Landing Officers (HLO) and Helideck Assistants (HDA)
- expert support for control room and helicopter coordination personnel
- independent expert review of helicopter coordination procedures and operational interfaces
- independent expert witnessing and assessment of helicopter rescue exercises and emergency response drills
These services support safe operational implementation and regulatory compliance.
Operational Support and Continued Compliance
We support operators in maintaining safe and compliant helicopter operations throughout the operational lifecycle.
Our services include:
- periodic expert inspection of helidecks, heliports and helicopter hoist areas
- helideck and heliport friction testing and operational suitability assessment
- review and update of operational documentation
- independent expert advice supporting continued operational safety and regulatory compliance
Operational Documentation
We prepare and review operational documentation required for safe and compliant helicopter operations.
Our services include preparation and review of:
- Helideck / Heliport Manual
- Helideck / Heliport Regulation
- Helicopter Hoist Area Manual
- Flight Operations Manual
- Helicopter Coordination and Registration Procedures
- Manual for Helideck / Heliport Personnel (HLO Manual)
- Task Resource Analysis
- Emergency Response Plan
All documentation is prepared in accordance with applicable aviation regulations and operational best practice.