Every month, thousands of people place their faith in
our pilots and the maintenance technicians who maintain our aircraft. To
assure their safety, we take every measure possible to see that these professionals
receive the best training possible for their jobs.
Platform instruction includes Initial, Transition, Recurrent
and Differences Training for pilots and maintenance technicians, and meets
or exceeds all regulatory requirements. In Pilot training, there is strong
emphasis on Human Factors Training, including Aeronautical Decision Making,
Crew Resource Management and Operational Considerations. Technicians return
to the Training Center throughout the year for training in current and
new technology, decision-making and troubleshooting techniques.
When it comes to pilot and maintenance personnel training,
PHI far surpasses the industry standard. We have introduced custom
designed, Flight Training Devices featuring wrap around 270 degree
parabolic screens with the latest in graphics technology. These
progressive pilot-training devices, which are similar to those utilized by
major airlines, enable us to provide extremely realistic instruction for
every conceivable offshore and onshore flight scenario, including
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, with an emphasis on human
factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Our maintenance
personnel also receive the finest in training, aided by the latest
computer based training programs in conjunction with hands-on instruction
provided by highly experienced aviation professionals from both PHI and
the manufacturers of the airframes, turbine engines, and on board systems.
Our ongoing training curriculum for our personnel coupled with the efforts
of our Safety Department, Technical Services Department, and dedicated
employees is directly responsible for PHI's outstanding record of safety.
Emphasis is placed on real world situations, operational
decision making and trouble shooting. There are special training programs
for personnel serving the Air Medical industry. Our year-round training
program is also available to operators and other individuals worldwide
on a contract basis for advanced training curricula.