Tony Chambers

An experienced offshore helideck inspector and training consultant in helicopter and aviation operations. With over 50 installation and vessel visits to manned platforms, NUIs, FPSOs, DSVs, MODUs, Jack-ups and Accommodation Barges. Operational experience spanning offshore, military and civilian helicopter operations, helidecks and civilian aerodromes.

Helideck inspection, Design & Operations

• Experience of CAP1264, CAP437, ICAO Annex 14 Vol2, ICAO heliport manual and OGUK Guidelines for the Management of Aviation Operations

• HCA Inspection and certification of offshore helidecks.

• Experienced Helideck surface friction surveyor.

• Development of helicopter operations policy for a major North Sea Oil Company.

• Carried out offshore helicopter operations and passenger procedures gap analysis.

• Helideck design and technical reviews of new and modified helidecks seeking CAP437 approval.

• Audit of offshore aviation operations and refuelling procedures and systems.

• Comprehensive helipad feasibility report - Royal Sussex County Hospital.

• Helipad design consultancy and RFFS equipment provision - Mid Essex Hospitals Trust.

• Operational consultant, training and inspection competency - Queen Alexander Hospital helipad.

• Airport Enterprise Precinct, heliport design and operations – Cairns International Airport.

• Design & Project consultant for standalone and integrated heliports to International, European and UK aviation legislation.