Helideck Certification-Africa

Flight Safety Africa is a South African aviation safety and risk management provider serving fixed-wing and rotary operators across Africa and beyond. Part of the globally recognised Flight Safety Group in Australia, the company shares expertise across the group and is associated with the South African Oil and Gas Alliance. Flight Safety Africa and Helideck Certification-Africa are ISO 9001:2015 approved.

The company offers aviation audits, risk management services and certified training in offshore and helideck operations. Courses include Helideck Operations Initial Training, Helideck Assistant and Helicopter Landing Officer training, helicopter emergency response, offshore weather interpretation, heli-refuelling and helideck inspection awareness. Many courses are available online, and its offshore training follows OPITO standards as an equivalent under IOGP Report 690.

Its sister company, Helideck Certification-Africa, provides independent helideck inspections and certification in line with UK CAA CAP 437 and ICAO Annex 14, Volume II requirements. Services include friction testing and heli-refuelling quality management inspections.