Training Organization (ATO)

All of our pilots who serve the domestic segment, have started their career as a Task Specialist in the company. By actively working with culture, attitude and having targeted professional training/training through our approved training department (ATO), we ensure a stable and experienced air force that has a focus on safety as a core value. This work starts already from the first day, when starting as a Task Specialist in Airlift. The training for the Task Specialist is extensive and covers more than what is required by both European and national aviation authorities. We have set up some main points that show some of what our ATO has to execute when training towards a pilot position in Airlift AS.

1. Task Specialist (loadmaster)

  • Register in OPSCOM

  • Safety course

  • Loading course

  • Safety strapping course

  • Emergency & safety equipment-course

  • Dangerous goods-course

  • First Aid

  • CRM

  • Buddy System. Candidate for the Task Specialist is put together with an experienced crew for practical training

  • Work independently as a Task Specialist (continuous evaluation and feedback)

  • Annual evaluation (the candidate receives constructive feedback in order to develop further)

  • Works on average about 4 years as a Task Specialist (continuous evaluation)

2. Pilot

  • Commander course

  • Operator proficiency check

  • HESLO 3 operations

  • HESLO 4 operations

  • Type rating other types (when needed)

  • Type Rating Instructor (when needed)

  • OPC instructor (when needed)

  • Type rating AS350/H125

  • Ferry flight authorization

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  • Pax operations in terrain with an experienced pilot

  • Authorization for solo flight

  • Longline check

  • Basic sling load operations with an experienced pilot (HESLO 1 operasjoner)

  • HESLO 2 approval

This development path through the Airlift Training Organization (ATO) provides a solid foundation for security, attitude, culture and professional understanding. Airlift AS currently has a well-trained pilot corps with stable working conditions and predictable conditions for further development and education.

Airlift Approved Training Organization (ATO) can offer the following course:

  • Type Rating AS350/H125

  • Type Rating AS332 MP VFR/IFR

  • Type Rating AS332 MP VFR

  • Type Rating AS332 VFR MCC

  • Type Rating AW169 MP VFR/IFR

  • Type Rating EC225 MP VFR/IFR

  • TRI AS350

  • TRI AS332