Who It's For
Whether supporting UHNW families, private aviation crews, or estate staff, this course delivers practical, on-location training to ensure safe, consistent operations.
Estate and residence staff supporting private landings
Security or logistics teams overseeing helipad operations
Family pilots and regularly visiting aircrew or support crew
Owners or family office members seeking enhanced safety knowledge
Course Syllabus
The course is structured around a series of modules designed to deliver both the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required for safe helicopter operations on private estates.
Helipad Procedure & Emergency Response
- Deck preparation & guest movement coordination
- Standard Operating Procedures for helicopter landings and departures
- Emergency evacuation protocols
- Role of the Helideck Assistant (HDA)
- Full-scale helipad drills
Helicopter Landing Officer
- Supervisory responsibilities, leadership & decision-making during flight ops
- Briefings, checklists, & helideck team coordination
- Integration with the estate's Safety Management System (SMS)
Helipad Fire Fighting
- Helipad-specific fire suppression systems
- High-risk scenario management
- Helipad / Hangar Fire Response
- Realistic fire simulations, including crash and refuelling fire scenarios
Helicopter Refuelling
Optional – only if suitable installations are present
- Fuel safety standards and risk mitigation
- Grounding, bonding, and fuel quality control
- Emergency response protocols specific to refuelling operations
Pre-Requisites
The delivered course is tailor-made to your private estate, and we will adapt the content and delivery to the needs of the participants of each course.
Language Proficiency
A good working knowledge of English is recommended to participate effectively in both theoretical and practical sessions. All instruction, materials, and assessments are delivered in English by default.
Language accommodations and translations can be prepared in advance whenever possible, if adequate notice is given in advance of the course delivery.
Participant Fitness
Participants must be fit to participate in all aspects of the training. If there is any doubt as to an individual’s ability to participate in any practical exercises, an appropriate risk assessment will be carried out to determine what is required in order to proceed in a safe manner.
Preparing for the Course
A simple preparation procedure with estate representatives ensures the course is delivered quickly and efficiently on the day.
Pre-course Estate Guide
A short pre-course estate training guide will be sent to estate representatives prior to the course commencement. This enables us to adequately prepare the course materials and equipment for proper course delivery, as well as ensuring a smooth arrival on the day.
Course Delivery
Flexible, hands-on training delivered at your private estate — combining theory, practical exercises, and formal assessment for full operational readiness.
Onsite Course Delivery
All estate safety training is delivered directly onsite, with our team coordinating arrival times in advance with designated estate representatives. We deliver courses worldwide.
Course Structure and Assessment
The training includes both theoretical modules and hands-on practical exercises covering all core aspects of helicopter operations and emergency preparedness. At the end of the course, participants complete a formal assessment and multiple-choice exam to validate knowledge retention and practical competency.
Course Completion
Comprehensive documentation and lasting access to course materials ensure your staff and estate remain operationally informed well beyond the training itself.
Training Outcomes & Documentation
Each training package includes a suite of professional documentation and safety insights, delivered to the estate after the course.
Post-Training Report
A final document summarising the course delivery, participant performance, and overall outcomes — providing a clear record of training success for compliance and internal tracking.
Facilities & Equipment Report
A detailed post-training report evaluating helideck facilities, fire suppression systems, safety equipment, and general readiness.
Helicopter Operations Manual Review
If a manual is already in place, we will conduct a thorough review and provide customised updates, tailored specifically to the estate's operations and layout.
All reports and documentation are securely issued directly to the estate, and can be integrated into safety management systems or used to support audit trails and operational checklists.
Participant Course Materials
We retain our participants' training history. This ensures that course materials, training records, and certification details remain available for future reference, review, or audit. Students can get in touch with us to access key learning content at any time, supporting continued professional development and operational readiness long after the course is completed.
Participant Certification
You’ll receive your official certificate — digitally and in print — recognising your successful completion of the course.
Following the successful completion of the estate helicopter operations training, each participant will be awarded a HeliRiviera Certificate of Completion. This certificate serves as official recognition of the participant's competence in heliport safety, emergency response, and operational best practices.
Certification Validity
The HeliRiviera certificate is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issue. This duration is in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations, ensuring that knowledge and skills remain current in a high-risk, safety-critical environment.
Delivery Format
To ensure flexibility and accessibility, certificates are delivered in two formats:
- Electronic Copy: A digital certificate is sent directly to estate representatives, as well as to each participant’s registered email address for immediate access and record-keeping.
- Physical Copy: A printed, signed certificate can be dispatched to the estate on request, for inclusion in training records or personnel files.
Feedback
We’ll invite you to share feedback on your experience. Your insights help us continuously improve and ensure high-quality training for all learners.
To continuously improve the quality and relevance of our training, we invite all participants and estate representatives to complete a short feedback survey. This allows us to gather insights on the training experience, instructor delivery, course content, and any opportunities for enhancement.
Your feedback is invaluable — it helps us:
- Maintain high training standards across our global operations
- Ensure course content remains aligned with evolving industry regulations
- Tailor future training to your estate's unique operational profile
We also encourage open dialogue at the end of each course, giving participants the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, clarify concepts, and reflect on real-world application of the skills learned.