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SOP's in Aerial Work: The Swiss WayHelitech Amsterdam

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Aerial Work Operations now being regulated by EASA

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EASA Regulation: Massive Changes for European Operators

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Who is affected?

Any commercial operator that performs any specialized operation where the aircraft isused for specialized activities such as agriculture, construction, photography,surveying, observation and patrol, aerial advertisement.

Not affected are:

• competition flights or flying displays

• parachute dropping, sailplane towing or aerobatic flights performed either by a training organization or by an organization created with the aim of promoting aerial sport or leisure aviation

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What is a Specialized / High-Risk Operation?

A ‘specialized operation’ means any operation other than commercial air transport where the aircraft is used for specialized activities such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation and patrol, aerial advertisement.

Certain commercial SPO operations are classified as High Risk. For such high risk operations the SPO operator needs to apply for to the competent authority for anauthorization before the operation(s) may be started. They include:• helicopter sling load operations• human external cargo operations• avalanche mining operations• SPO flights where dangerous goods are carried• operations for which protective standards (such as e.g. minimum flight altitudes, underflying

of riggings, lines or constructions etcetera) – irrespective of the associated necessary approvals - are either exceeded or undershot.

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What is required to obtain a SPO approval? (I)

• The SPO operator must have a managementsystem in place and describe its operations inan operations manual, including SMS andCompliance Monitoring System.

• Managers must be appointed(nominated persons)

• An approved MEL is required

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What is required to obtain a SPO approval? (II)

• Once compliant, the SPO operator (except for non-commercial SPO using non-complex aircraft) has to submit a declaration to the competent authority.

• The authority will then issue a standard letter of acknowledgement of receipt to the SPO operator within 10 working days. This letter shall be carried on board as a receipt for e.g. ramp inspections.

• Manuals have to be written but not handed in to the authority except when an SPA is required or high operations are performed.

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Common Elements of Aerial Work Operations

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PU DO

ApproachPick upArea

Pick upArea

Departure Cruise Approach Drop-off Area

Drop-off Area

Departure

Return Flight

1. Overflight2. Dropping / Spray3. Aerial Work during

Flight

PA

Preparation Area (PA):Material, personnel is beingprepared for the operation.Can be a different location thanthe Pick up Area

CA

Clean Up Area (CA):Material, Personnel is collected, checked andstowed away. Preparation Area and Clean upArea are usually identical

c

Position flightfrom base orpreviousoperation

Position flightto base ornextoperation

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Document Structure of a “normal” Helicopter Company

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SPO Manual

Organization and

Management Manual OMM

HEMS

SOP 1

SOP 2OM-A

OM-BOM-C

OM-DOM-EOM-G

NVIS

HHO

SPA: Different parts applicable depending

on operator

Mandate of the working group

Nat. FTLCAT

Operations, in force

NCC

Only for operators

with complex

helicopters

Cover Manual: Describes the

Management System of the Company

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3

2

The OM-G is made up of three parts:

SPA, SPO und NCC / National Requirements

Implemented and in force since 31.10.2014

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Integration of SPO into current operating manuals

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SPO ManualOM A-D

Aerial Work(EASA SPO)

SOP 1

SOP 2

SOP xxCompany specific

requirements

SOP 1Helicopter 1

Training Manual, Pilot, Task Specialist, Dispatch

Manuals provided by SHAResponsibility of each Company

Helicopter 2

SOP Specific Material

Mini SOP HESLO

Mini SOP Logging

Mini SOPMontage

Mini SOPXX

Load Preparation and Sling Load

Manual

1

1

2

3

4

Number of Annex

1

5

5

5

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Mandate to develop common SOPs for the Swiss Industry

Based on the same approach as during EASA implementation, a SOP working group will:

• Develop standardized SPO manuals incl. 25 SOPs in four languages

• Develop NCC and NCO manuals as required

• Distribute material to all interested parties

• Ensure harmonization across the industry regarding crew requirements and training

• Provide training material to all operators to increase level of safety

• Foster close collaboration with the Swiss and any other interested national authorities tosupport certification and implementation efforts

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Project organized and supported by Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA)Financial support obtained from Swiss National Authorities (FOCA)

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Training: Philosophy (I)

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Basic Module for all Aerial Work Missions and functions (Pilot, TSOP, Dispatch)

Training HESLOBasic Course

Training SOP 2 Basic Course

Training SOP 3Basic Course

TSOPHeslo 1

PilotHeslo 1 Dispatch

PilotHeslo 2

TSOPSpec. Task.

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TSOPHEC 1

PilotHEC 1 Dispatch

TSOPFilm/ Photo

PilotFilm/ Photo

Dispatch

TSOPFiliming

PilotFilming

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• The working group has developed a competency model that defines what a teammember needs to master in order safely perform his role.

• The Basic Module is identical for all roles and includes topics such as Working around the Helicopter, SMS, Company Introduction, etc.. The goal is to defineand obtain a minimum standard for all people involved.

• For each SOP there is a series of competency levels. One level has be be masteredbefore a team member can move to the next.

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Training: Philosophy (II)

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Timeline and benefits for European Operators

• All SOPs completed (6 SOPs, incl. 23 Mini SOP), submitted to FOCA for review

• Initial feed-back received from FOCA on SPO Manuals

• All material finalized and signed-off by FOCA end of October 2016

• Training Material available by YE 2016 for implementation during spring 2017

Once signed off by the Swiss National Authorities (FOCA), these documents willbe made available to all interested parties

Reduced costs thanks to financial support of Swiss Authorities

Interested parties to use these documents will be kept up to date on progress

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Support Implementing EASA SPO

NGFT Consulting has been a member of the Swiss working group for the last two years

We provide:

• Analysis of current operation, identification of changes and documentation required

• Provision of all required documents and support until all documents are approved bythe authorities

• Coordination with authorities (if desired) during approval process

• Management training and introduction of staff to new operational requirements

• Practical training for new operations (pilots, ground staff)

• Maintenance of manuals and provision of recurrent training so compliance is alwaysensured

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Impressions

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Thank you for your attention!

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