...but is rarely provided in our industry. Better trained management would be able to argue for the resources they need to do their job effectively. SOPs should be subjected to the normal updating processes that 'controlled documents' should enjoy. Short term changes and/or immediate action to change protocols should use the Special Flying Instruction to action what is in effect an immediate Ops Manual amendment.
How many 'Chief Pilot' courses are available in the EASA Bailiwick?
How many 'Ops Director courses?
.....and I don't mean those airline oriented courses that are as much use in our industry as a chocolate teapot.
One could imagine that an Aberdeen based college would find a corner to offer courses for
Helicopter Management in the Global Offshore Industry. Aimed at CP's, and ODs or those keen to prepare for advancement. Would be interesting to draft a prospectus - what would you include?
G.