Crew Chief Training

Crew Chief Training

Our crew chief courses range from initial to advanced and includes both ground school and in-flight training. By leveraging OEM experience, our industry leading subject matter experts deliver an ideal balance of classroom and hands-on training going beyond the basics. It is the difference between “good enough” and “best of the best.” Effective training is the foundation of a reliable maintenance department allowing aircraft to be serviced correctly the first time, faster, and as frequently as required.

 

BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF INITIAL

BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF INITIAL

The BLACK HAWK Crew Chief Initial course is intended for crew members to learn from our industry-leading, subject matter experts on the fundamental knowledge necessary to safely perform aircrew duties aboard the S-70 helicopter. Crewmembers will receive instruction utilizing our interactive system trainers, computer-based training modules, and BLACK HAWK trainer aircraft, as well as 8 hours of flight training.

Phase 1 introduces students to aircraft system operational limitations, aeromedical factors and basic aircrew terminology.

Phase 2 students will participate in flight training.

Phase 1 covers the following subjects:

  • Aircraft Systems, Avionics, Mission Equipment Descriptions and Operations
  • Operating Limitations and Restrictions
  • Emergency Procedures and Malfunction Analysis
  • Aeromedical Factors

Phase 2 covers the following subjects:

  • Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing
  • Verify Aircraft Weight and Balance
  • Operate Aviation Life Support Equipment
  • Prepare Aircraft for Mission
  • Perform Pre-Flight Inspection
  • Perform Before Starting-through-Leaving Helicopter Checks
  • Maintain Airspace Surveillance
  • Perform Radio Communications
  • Perform Fuel Management Operations
  • Perform Slope Operations
  • Respond to Emergencies
  • Perform Auxiliary Power Unit Operations
  • Perform Emergency Egress
  • Participate in a Crew-Level After-Action Review

Models covered include:

  • S-70I
  • S-70M
  • UH-60M (Common Systems)

COURSE LENGTH  

Campus: 3 Weeks (15 Days)

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Completion of the Modern BLACK HAWK Maintenance Initial course or the Modern BLACK HAWK Avionics and Electrical course.
  • Possess a current FAA class 3 Flight Physical or equivalent.
  • Requirements as listed in General Student Information of the FAQ’s.
BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF INITIAL w/ NVG

BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF INITIAL w/ NVG

The BLACK HAWK Chief Initial course w/NVG is intended for crew members to learn from our industry-leading, subject matter experts on the fundamental knowledge necessary to safely perform aircrew duties aboard the S-70 helicopter. Crewmembers will receive instruction utilizing our interactive system trainers, computer-based training modules, and BLACK HAWK trainer aircraft, as well as 8 hours of flight training.

Phase 1 introduces students to aircraft system operational limitations, aeromedical factors and basic aircrew terminology.

Phase 2 students will participate in flight training.

Phase 1 covers the following subjects:

  • Aircraft Systems, Avionics, Mission Equipment Descriptions and Operations
  • Operating Limitations and Restrictions
  • Emergency Procedures and Malfunction Analysis
  • Aeromedical Factors
  • Night Mission Operations
  • NVG Operations

Phase 2 covers the following subjects:

  • Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing
  • Verify Aircraft Weight and Balance
  • Operate Aviation Life Support Equipment
  • Prepare Aircraft for Mission
  • Perform Pre-Flight Inspection
  • Perform Before Starting-through-Leaving Helicopter Checks
  • Maintain Airspace Surveillance
  • Perform Radio Communications
  • Perform Fuel Management Operations
  • Perform Slope Operations
  • Respond to Emergencies
  • Perform APU Operations
  • Perform Emergency Egress
  • Employ Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System
  • Participate in a Crew-Level After-Action Review

Models covered include:

  • S-70I
  • S-70M
  • UH-60M (Common Systems)

COURSE LENGTH  

Campus: 3 Weeks (15 Days)

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Completion of the Moder BLACK HAWK Maintenance Initial course or the Moder BLACK HAWK Avionics and Electrical course.
  • Possess a current FAA class 3 Flight Physical or equivalent.
  • Requirements as listed in General Student Information of the FAQ’s.
BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF ADVANCED

BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF ADVANCED

The BLACK HAWK Chief Advanced Course is intended for crew members to learn from our industry-leading, subject matter experts on the fundamental knowledge necessary to safely perform aircrew duties aboard the S-70 helicopter. Crewmembers will receive 6 hours of flight training utilizing our BLACK HAWK trainer aircraft.

Phase 1 introduces students to aircraft system operational limitations and mission operation.

Phase 2 students will participate in flight training.

Phase 1 covers the following subjects:

  • Aircraft Systems, Avionics, Mission Equipment Descriptions and Operations
  • Operating Limitations and Restrictions
  • Emergency Procedures and Malfunction Analysis
  • Mission Operations

Phase 2 covers the following subjects:

  • Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing
  • Operate Aviation Life Support Equipment
  • Prepare Aircraft for Mission
  • Perform Pre-Flight Inspection
  • Perform Before Starting-through-Leaving Helicopter Checks
  • Maintain Airspace Surveillance
  • Perform Radio Communications
  • Respond to Emergencies
  • Participate in a Crew-Level After-Action Review
  • Perform External (Sling) Load Operation
  • Perform Rescue Hoist Operations

Models covered include:

  • S-70I
  • S-70M 
  • UH-60M (Common Systems)

COURSE LENGTH  

Campus: 1 Week (5 Days)

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Completion of the BLACK HAWK Crew Chief Initial course.
  • Possess a current FAA class 3 flight physical or equivalent.
  • Requirements as listed in General Student Information of the FAQ’s.
BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF ADVANCED w/ NVG

BLACK HAWK CREW CHIEF ADVANCED w/ NVG

The BLACK HAWK Crew Chief Advanced course w/NVG is intended for crew members to learn from our industry-leading, subject matter experts on the fundamental knowledge necessary to safely perform aircrew duties aboard the S-70 helicopter. Crewmembers will receive 10 hours of flight training utilizing our BLACK HAWK trainer aircraft.

Phase 1 introduces students to aircraft system operational limitations and mission operation.

Phase 2 students will participate in flight training.

Phase 1 covers the following subjects:

  • Aircraft Systems, Avionics, Mission Equipment Descriptions and Operations
  • Operating Limitations and Restrictions
  • Emergency Procedures and Malfunction Analysis
  • Mission Operations
  • Night Mission Operation
  • NVG Operation

Phase 2 covers the following subjects:

  • Participate in a Crew Mission Briefing
  • Operate Aviation Life Support Equipment
  • Prepare Aircraft for Mission
  • Perform Pre-Flight Inspection
  • Perform Before Starting-through-Leaving Helicopter Checks
  • Maintain Airspace Surveillance 
  • Perform Radio Communications
  • Respond to Emergencies
  • Employ Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System
  • React to Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System Failure
  • Participate in a Crew-Level After-Action Review
  • Perform External (Sling) Load Operation
  • Perform Rescue Hoist Operations
  • Employ Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System

Models covered include:

  • S-70I
  • S-70M
  • UH-60M (Common Systems)

COURSE LENGTH  

Campus: 2 Week (10 Days)

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • Completion of the BLACK HAWK Crew Chief Initial w/NVG course.
  • Possess a current FAA class 3 Flight Physical or equivalent.
  • Requirements as listed in General Student Information of the FAQ’s.
BLACK HAWK NIGHT VISION GOGGLE INITIAL

BLACK HAWK NIGHT VISION GOGGLE INITIAL

The BLACK HAWK Night Vision Goggle Initial Course is intended for aircrew members with no prior Night Vision Goggle qualification. This course provides pilots and/or crewmembers with instruction on the characteristics of utilizing NVGs in flight. The course includes classroom instruction and practical exercises as well as in-flight training.

This course covers the following topics:

  • NVG Equipment
  • Night Vision Orientation
  • NVG Terrain Interpretation
  • NVG Flight Planning
  • NVG Operational Checks
  • VMC NVG Takeoff
  • Use of Search Light
  • NVG Traffic Pattern
  • NVG Approach and Landing
  • Remote Area of Operations
  • Go Around (Wave Off)
  • Airspace Surveillance
  • Weather Interpretation
  • NVG Before-Takeoff Checks
  • Hovering Flight with NVGs
  • Low Light Conditions
  • NVG Deceleration
  • Slope Operations

Pilots/Crew Chiefs will receive 5 hours of flight time.

COURSE LENGTH  

Campus: 1 Week (5 Days)

COURSE PREREQUISITES

  • This course is available to Pilots and Crewmembers who are previously qualified and current in  S-70i/M or H-60M rotorcraft.
  • Pilots must possess a current commercial helicopter certificate with instrument rating, or military equivalent and a minimum of 500 flight hours in turbine rotorcraft.
  • Crewmembers must possess a current crewmember rating from their organization or military equivalent.
  • Requirements as listed in General Student Information of the FAQ’s.