Curriculum development guidelines for private aerodrome control officer at onshore heliport

Abstract

This Article aimed to study the curriculum development guidelines for private aerodrome control officer at onshore heliport. The study employed qualitative research conducted In-depth interview. Key informants were delegates from heliport agencies equipped with their own helicopter hangars and possessing a minimum of 3 to 5 years of practical experience in onshore heliport operations. These agencies, totaling 3 agencies are all stakeholders within the aviation industry. The instrument for collecting data was semi-structured interview format characterized by a set of open-ended questions. Analysis data by Content Analysis. The research results were found as follows; 1) Aerodrome regulations and standards 2) Basic knowledge of helicopters 3) Meteorological system 4) Communications between the aerodrome and the pilot 5) Knowing flight information in case of flight arrival and departure 6) Operations of the aerodrome in case of flight arrival and departure 7) Passenger and cargo handling 8) Visual inspection of movement area 9) Visual inspection and maintenance of air navigation facilities (visual aids) 10) Movement area maintenance 11) Obstacle control 12) Wildlife hazard management 13) Aerodrome security 14) Helicopter rescue and firefighting 15) Safety management system. The organization interested in developing training courses for private aerodrome control officer at onshore heliport wishes to utilize this research as supplementary data for the development of relevant curriculum, aiming to enhance safety within the aviation industry.