Also called: HLO, Helideck Officer
Runs the helideck on an offshore platform or ship, guiding helicopters in and out safely.
An HLO checks the deck and wind before each flight, guides the helicopter in with hand signals, manages passengers and cargo, and leads the firefighting team if something goes wrong.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Offshore helideck training and certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Tied to offshore activity.
Low risk for 10 years. Checking the deck, wind and passengers and signaling the pilot in stays a hands-on safety role.
Classes: Physical education, Earth science, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6051.
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