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Queensland Rescue's Bell 412 helicopters are operated by a three-person team; a pilot, an Air Crew Officer and a Rescue Crew Officer.
The pilot has overall command of the helicopter. The Air Crew Officer assists the pilot and acts as the winch operator on aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter disaster tasks.
During winching operations the Rescue Crew Officer goes "down the wire" to retrieve the patient or the person being rescued.
Whilst the aircrew have specific tasks and responsibilities, they work as an integrated team.
Crew Requirements
Qualifications (minimum)
-
Commercial
Pilot's licence (helicopters) - 2500 hours helicopter flying experience
- 200 hours multi engine command
- Command Instrument Rating
- 100 hours night experience
- Class 1 Aviation Medical
- Winching and low flying endorsements
Responsibilities
The Pilot has overall responsibility for the coordination of any helicopter task and to ensure the flight is conducted safely and in accordance with Queensland Rescue procedures.
Qualifications (minimum)
- Bronze Medallion Life Saving
- Aviation Class 2 Medical
- 25 Winch Sorties
Responsibilities
- Assist the pilot in the planning and coordination of all operational tasks
- Support the pilot during the airborne phase of the flight
- Conduct the actual winching and provide external safety and procedural direction during winching, fire suppression, sling loading, supply dropping or other related tasks
Qualifications
(minimum)
- Bronze Medallion Life Saving
- First Aid Certificate
- Class 2 Aviation Medical
Responsibilities
Rescue Crew Officers are responsible for the external safety of the helicopter whilst it is on or near the ground and overall supervision of personnel around the helicopter and in the cabin. They perform the rescue role and supervise other emergency services personnel during winching operations.
Engineers
It
is the job of Queensland Rescue Engineers to keep the helicopters maintained
and flying. They ensure all engineering safety and Civil Aviation Safety Authority
requirements are adhered to through a rigorous schedule of proactive maintenance
on the airframe, engines and electronics.
Each Engineer is required to have a current Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (L.A.M.E) licence and the ability to work in accordance with a Class A Maintenance System.
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