Air Search Observer Training

Air Search Observer training covers the competencies required to conduct air search observation duties during an air search operation.

Course delivery consists of audio visual presentations,discussions and group role play.

Subject material includes the following:

· Search and rescue roles and responsibilities

· Criteria to be an effective SAR team member including interpersonal and operational communication

· Factors that impede performance

· Appropriate clothing and PPE

· Personal requirements

· Manifests

· Briefings

· Aircraft hazards

· Approaching aircraft

· Loading aircraft

· Moving within the aircraft

· How to scan at an effective distance

· Saccading

· Factors that affect saccading

· Reporting sightings

· Maintaining sightings

· Departing the aircraft

· Operational debriefs

· Departing the aircraft

Note: This course is available for group bookings only.

This training is delivered over one day in a classroom environment. Cost of training is dependent on the location of training and the number of students enrolled.

At completion of training students receive a certificate of successful completion .