member training. A new hire must be able to learn and adapt
quickly, understand and decipher complex situations, and apply on-the-fly risk-manage- ment principles to safely accomplish missions in rapidly changing and/or harsh environments. It is not unusual for a single flight to begin with a night-vision goggles overwater mission to Santa Catalina Island—often in adverse weather—and end with a wind-buffeted hoist operation in a narrow canyon at altitude in the mountains. Given these mission complexities and the
rapidity and frequency of in-flight mission changes, the synergy of the aircrew is essential. Maintaining a high level of trust, respect, and mutual cooperation between each team member is critical. When operating in extreme close proximity to obstacles or other aircraft, often from other agencies, a quick, concise word
a great deal of training time. Air Operations depends heavily on the expertise and dedication of its pilots, mechanics, and paramedics. Te hiring criteria for pilots and mechanics are high, as are the expectations for its firefighter paramedics. Tese exacting standards are necessary, given that the majority of flight time and effort in Air Operations goes toward completing actual missions and maintaining aircrew proficiency. Tis leaves little room for initial pilot or crew
from a crew member can mean the difference between success and disaster.
A “Standard” Hoist Rescue Te number of variations an aircrew may have to contend with when showing up on-scene for a seemingly routine
hoist is too many to list. Every operation has different Continues on p. 34
It’s a multiperson project removing the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines from one of the unit’s Bell 412EP helicopters. Engines requiring time-based maintenance are sent back to the manufacturer for complete overhaul. (HAI/Mark Bennett)
Daily lineup meetings are important in disseminating a broad range of information, from administrative to flight-critical, among all the flight crews. (HAI/Mark Bennett)
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