av Anette Kruhaug Haldorsen

For første gang har de ledende helikopterskolene i Europa gått sammen for å danne organisasjonen «Leading Helicopter Academies» (LHA). EHC er, som Europas største helikopterskole, en sentral del av dette samarbeidet.

LHA så dagens lys i juni 2022, og er en samling av 10 europeiske helikopterskoler. EHC er største aktør, men nesten tre ganger så mange flytimer som den nest største skolen.

BESØK HJEMMESIDEN: Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA)

Her er et utdrag fra pressemeldingen som ble sendt ut i juni 2022:

The Leading Helicopter Academies of Europe (LHA) is committed to raising standards, by combining their strengths and industry knowledge. Providing better services, training and support for governments, organisations and other helicopter companies. Offering superior instruction to both aspiring and experienced pilots. Not just developing piloting skills, but also tailoring talents to the professional needs and requirements of the helicopter market.

As leading players we share our knowledge and experience across national borders. Recognising each other as suppliers of quality, we now offer training for all aspects of helicopter flight. It is first and foremost our students and customers who benefit from this, thanks to our joint experience, exchange and safety practices

Anette K. Haldorsen, LHA spokesperson and CEO of European Helicopter Center

The LHA has a combined fleet of 150 helicopters, providing over 16,000 hours of training every year. Offering over 80 flight instructors at 22 bases all over Europe. Which means that pilots can learn to fly in all types of terrain and weather conditions, for all kinds of roles and missions. From ab-initio to specialised operations, customised to specific requirements. The network supports the full spectrum of specialisms. Professional qualifications, across a wide range of skills, ratings and missions (IR, MCC, PBN, ME, SPO, etc.). Over 3,000 helicopter pilots have already been trained by members of the LHA.

All LHA members are EASA Approved Training Organisations (ATO), or expert providers of advanced and specialised training services. It’s the ideal way for newly graduated pilots to launch their career, because they can use this network to find suitable openings with governments and large helicopter operators. Also, members are always looking to work with the best young talents.

The 10 founding members of the Leading Helicopter Academies are

  • European Helicopter Center (Norway)
  • Heli Austria Flight Academy
  • Helibravo (Portugal)
  • HeliCentre (Netherlands)
  • Heli-flight (Germany)
  • Helicopter Groundschool (Belgium)
  • LION Helicopters (Czech Republic)
  • Mountainflyers (Switzerland)
  • Pole-Air (France)
  • Superior Air (Greece)
Fra organisasjonens stiftelsesmøte i Amsterdam, våren 2022.

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