Co-pilot and Helicopter Hoist Operator
I was given the chance to get hired if I accepted to be co-pilot and HHO.
Our base does Mountain SAR / HEMS. I was trained in about 12 hours effective operations, a lot more of ground training and then went for operative missions. Very challenging, every mission teaches me something new. Every time a debriefing is held by all crews to improve operations.
My CPL was helpful in understanding my captain and the machine performance during all phases. Maintenance Staff Certificate helps as well, but I believe training is 90% of a HHO.
Medical staff are also trained and briefed periodically and we have on board an experienced Regional Mountain Rescuer, especially trained for helicopter operations.
Every morining there's a crew briefing, and so before each single mission.
Training is the key.