Helicopter LOSA

A Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) is a proactive, formal process that requires expert and highly trained observers to observe operations in real-time and to collect safety-related data on environmental conditions, operational complexity, and human performance in the cockpit. Numerous operator and environmental threats exist in the rotary wing environment. These threats can be due to weather, delays, maintenance, procedures, and more. LOSA is an ideal way to identify these threats and understand pilot responses. LOSA also reveals how errors and undesired aircraft states are managed by pilots.

LOSA is complementary to your Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program. FDM provides excellent data, but the data are limited to the “what” as opposed to the “why” an event happened. LOSA is a great tool to complement your FDM data because LOSAs, which are conducted in real-time using trained observers, allow you to understand the “whys.” LOSA observers see firsthand what’s happening. For example, are unstablized approaches due to ATC issues? A Procedural problem? Checklist flow? These are things that FDM by itself cannot capture. But, by combining FDM with LOSA, you will have a much more robust picture, and thus can take a more pragmatic approach to corrective/preventive actions.

LOSA is not a checkride or a line check. LOSA is confidential and nonpunitive. LOSA is conducted by a non-threatening company employee (typically another pilot) who rides along taking notes on what is happening during the course of a normal flight. Once all the data are collected, then a report is written and recommendations are made to management to both reinforce the positives and improve the negatives. LOSA enables organizations to manage threats and errors so that those threats and errors do not turn into accidents and incidents in the future. With LOSA, you are being predictive—which is the ultimate form of proactive safety!

For All Types Of Helicopter Operations

Offshore Oil and Gas Transport
Charter/Executive Transport
Sightseeing/Aerial Tours
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)
Military
Law Enforcement
Firefighting
Search and Rescue
Utilities

LOSA is integral to your Safety Management System!

Helicopter operators should have a healthy safety culture, a functional SMS, and a LOSA program. If not, there is a higher likelihood that a significant safety event can happen. The following article highlights the consequences of a "Production over Protection" mindset in a HEMS operation.

Read the article, "Dying to Save a Life"

Offshore Helicopter Operator?
We've got you covered!

Offshore helicopter operators are keenly aware of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) requirement for having a structured LOSA program in place for multi-crew operations. In addition to the IOGP requirement, most oil companies are now mandating a LOSA program for offshore helicopter operations. In fact, the ability to obtain or renew a big contract may very well rest on whether or not you have a LOSA program!

LOSA implementation can be a daunting task for operators with little or no experience in the LOSA process. The good news is that TACG has extensive experience in LOSA implementation and training, and we can assist your organization in a supportive role, with various options available.

You might think LOSA is being "pushed" on you. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even without a mandate, a voluntary LOSA program provides numerous benefits to your company as part of your overall SMS. And, most importantly, insurance companies recognize the benefits of LOSA and offer reductions in insurance premiums as incentive. In fact, many LOSA programs pay for themselves!

Why Choose TACG For Your Helicopter LOSA?

TACG LOSA trainers and consultants are highly qualified and experienced (we have been providing LOSA implementation and training for over 15 years!)

TACG programs are custom tailored to offshore helicopter operations (not cut and paste airline LOSA material)

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TACG has the very best LOSA software solution (which can also be customized to Operator needs/requirements)

TACG has multiple LOSA options, from training Operators to do it all on their own, all the way up to full scale, flat-fee implementation packages

TACG observers can conduct partial or 100% of your observations

LOSA Services Offered

LOSA Training Course for Observers and Steering Committee
LOSA Software
LOSA Flat-Fee Implementation Packages
Continuous Support From the TACG LOSA Team (included with LOSA packages)
Preliminary Assistance With Setting up Your LOSA Program (included with LOSA packages)
Assistance With Company (internal) Observer Calibration Checks (included with LOSA packages)
Data Cleaning and Integrity Check Assistance (included with LOSA packages)
Data Analysis and Report Writing (included with LOSA packages)
Presentation of Findings and Delivery of Final Report to the Steering Committee (included with LOSA packages)

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