Experience

CHC Helicopter

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• HSE Manager/ Helideck Inspector

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  HSE Manager Responsibilities:Responsible for the Safety Management System (SMS) program and overall safety at Company facilitiesEnsured successful completion of safety program elements and that regulatory safety standards were within compliance guidelinesManagement and evaluation of safety protocols and implementation of corrective or preventative action as requiredMonitored trends in reporting system and accident / incident reportsMonitored and evaluated data from the reported issues for high risk areas and adjusted operational risk profile accordinglyConducted / disseminated internal evaluation audit (IEP) while reviewing for any corrective action or development of adverse trendsReviewed reported issues' performance, evaluate with management, and directed required action as advised by Director of Ops, Chief Pilot or Safety Officer for Flight or MaintenanceManaged all hazard reports as necessary, implementing corrective action as necessaryDirected Emergency Response Plan (ERP) meetings, training, and ongoing oversight to ensure preparedness and proper inventory levelsResponsible for the role of Emergency Operations Coordinator for the charter ERP Helideck Inspector Responsibilities:Conducted inspections in accordance with CAP-437, OGP and HCA Check ListChecked helideck Radio-Navigation and Meteorology systems; helideck dimensions, markings, lightning, obstacles; helideck Fire Fighting and Crash Kit equipment, safety equipment and procedures; refueling system; passengers / cargo embarking / disembarking procedures; HLO (Helideck Landing Officer) team procedures and trainingCarried out annual safety briefing with HLO team for company all helicopters typesMaintained records for all inspected helidecksInspected 90% of the offshore drilling platforms and vessels located in the Caspian Sea region within Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Show less

• Flight Safety Officer / Hoist Operator

  • Sep 1995 - Aug 2008

  Flight Safety Officer Responsibilities: Researched various aviation based events and studied cross-departmental security protocol to improve efficiency where applicableResponded to reports of aircraft incidents / accidents and participated in investigationStrategized preventative solutions to flight accidents and base personnel injuriesHoist Operator Responsibilities:Checked helicopter preparedness for the SAR mission, installing and checking required equipmentParticipated in crew preflight briefingMonitored SAR areaControlled pilots over the target as well as winch assembly with swimmers and casualty Perform advanced first-aid in critical situationsHelicopter and SAR equipment post-flight maintenanceMaintained technical recordsConducted regular planned SAR training flightsDemonstrated competency as a Search and Rescue (SAR) Hoist Operator on Mil-8, S-76 & S-61 helicopters, AS-365N3, and AW-139Demonstrated the ability work within a close knit team environment (CRM) Show less



«AZALHELICOPTER» Aviation Company

• Azerbaijan, Baku

• Chief flight engineer / instructor of Мil-8 Т, Мil-8 МТV-1 helicopters

  • Nov 1975 - Dec 1995

  Conducted pre-flight inspection of aircraft and checked passenger and cargo distribution to ensure weight and balanced specifications are met Coordinated flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic service, informed crew members of flight and tested procedures and directed activities of aircraft crew during flights Maintained communication with control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other critical flight information Conducted in-flight tests and monitored functionality of aircraft equipment and systems during flights, maintained communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters, and responded to and reported in-flight emergencies and malfunctions Prepared flight evaluation reports Trained flight staff to use new equipment, or prepared them for examinations to re-validate or upgrade existing licenses Repaired, replaced, assembled and installed aircraft parts Tested the operation of aircraft systems to locate the source of malfunctions and troubleshoot reported issues Inspected parts to ensure they are in proper working order Conducted and recorded routine and special inspections as required by regulations Maintained log books for necessary records Show less