Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency rescue crew duties in support of aviation operations. Rescue crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary wing operational environments. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as flight crew by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Orders. Rescue crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with CASA. Occupations may include : Helicopter Crew Officer; Rescue Crew Officer (RCO); Aviation Rescue Crew officer; Down the Wire Crew officer; Police, paramedics and other emergency service personnel