2. 2 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
THE LIFEFLIGHTTRAINING ACADEMYISTHE ONLY
AW139TRAINING PROVIDER IN AUSTRALIA DRAWING
ON MORETHAN 30YEARS OF OPERATIONAL
EXPERIENCE IN AEROMEDICALRESCUE
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LIFEFLIGHTTRAININGACADEMY
Since 1993, the LifeFlight Training Academy has been a respected industry leader in
all aspects of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services training.
The LifeFlight Training Academy provides integrated training
solutions for pilots, aircrew, doctors and paramedics across a
wide range of mission critical profiles including:
Aeromedical
Emergency Services
Search and Rescue
Resources: mining, oil and gas
As an aeromedical provider for more than 30 years, LifeFlight
Training Academy instructors are operational professionals
with extensive experience.
LifeFlight Training Academy instructors have trained
thousands of HEMS and Aviation professionals since 1993,
as well as more than 30,000 ADF personnel over a 10
year period.The training provided to ADF was delivered in
purpose-built training facilities as well as remote locations, all
with a 100% safety record.
THALES LIFEFLIGHT SIMULATION CENTRE
In a significant milestone for HEMS and civil helicopter
operators, global aerospace and defence company,Thales
has partnered with LifeFlight to provide a world class, high
fidelity, full flight simulation training experience that is
accessible and affordable.
Located within the LifeFlight Training Academy, the Thales
LifeFlight Simulation Centre features the Thales Reality H
AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator.
The Simulation Centre is housed in a brand-new, purpose
built facility – located within the Brisbane International Airport
Precinct – and provides a convenient and effective solution
for high-performance AW139 aircrew training.
The Thales LifeFlight Simulation Centre is a one-stop-shop for
complex training needs for all AW139 aircrew.
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LIFEFLIGHTTRAININGACADEMY
The LifeFlight Training Academy is located within a state-of-the-art,
purpose built training facility located in the heart of the
Brisbane International Airport Precinct.
Situated on the East Coast of Australia, the Academy is located 15 minutes from Brisbane’s central
business and entertainment districts and within a short car ride from some of our most breathtaking
beaches and nature reserves.
The easily accessible airport precinct offers accommodation, dining and shopping options for the
aviation professional, with further options available within the Brisbane CBD.
LifeFlight Training Academy features:
» Fully equipped training rooms
» Student break out areas
» New café/restaurant
» Wifi internet
» Onsite parking
Thales LifeFlight Simulation Centre
» Thales AW139 high fidelity full flight simulator
» Dedicated class rooms
» Student amenities including a large lunch room
» 40m indoor pool for all water based training
6. 6 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
LIFEFLIGHT
LifeFlight is a world-leader in HEMS and SAR aeromedical rescue, and
has operated for more than 30 years along the east coast of Australia.
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MOUNT ISA
MACKAY
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ROCKHAMPTON
BUNDABERGROMA
TOOWOOMBA
SUNSHINE COAST
BRISBANEARCHERFIELD
08 BASE
FACILITIES
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BASES
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ASSETS
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&BASESAs a diversified emergency service operation;
a rotary and fixed wing platform, LifeFlight operates:
» 11 HEMS/SAR equipped rescue helicopters
» 3 Air Ambulance jets
» From 14 locations throughout a vast region
along Australia’s east coast
In addition, LifeFlight’s dedicated Central
Coordination Centre is responsible for the tasking
and rostering of more than 420 flight crew,
medical support officers, doctors, training crew,
and administration personnel.
LifeFlight’s internationally recognised Training
Academy provides a broad range of training
options for both LifeFlight’s own staff as well as
external operators.
LifeFlight holds a major contract supplying
doctors to Queensland Health for emergency
retrievals and hospital transfers, as well as
consultants to the Queensland Coordination
Centre (QCC), which coordinates all emergency
rescues across the State.
OIL AND GAS OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
LifeFlight currently delivers air medical evacuation
services to a consortium of competing global
resource companies involved in the Coal Seam
Gas/Liquid Natural Gas industry in South-West
Queensland.
Under this highly complex shared services
agreement, LifeFlight has fulfilled and exceeded
its operational and contractual obligations, while
conforming to the highly demanding International
Oil and Gas Producers Association Standards.
As part of the project, LifeFlight has operated
three high-specification AME aircraft within its
fleet. LifeFlight established base support facilities
throughout the contract service area and
developed customised touring rosters for its pilots
and aircrew.
LifeFlight’s success and operational excellence
in the role has seen the development of a world
class AME service operating to OGP standard.This
standard has become an operational benchmark.
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8. 8 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
THALES
Delivering mission readiness for over 50 years.
Thales is a global technology leader in the
Aerospace,Transportation and Defence and
Security markets. With its 25,000 engineers and
researchers,Thales has the unique capability
to design, develop and deploy solutions that
meet the most complex safety and security
requirements.Thales has an exceptional
international footprint, with operations around the
world working with customers and local partners.
A global pioneer in simulation technology,Thales
delivers the most advanced synthetic training
solutions of the highest fidelity in the most realistic
environments ensuring mission readiness and
effectiveness are paramount, leading the way in
both military and civil training applications.
At the forefront of innovation is the Thales LifeFlight
Simulation Centre.The new state-of-the-art facility
utilises the Thales Reality H AW139 civil helicopter
simulator to support the delivery of world class
high fidelity full flight simulation training provided
by LifeFlight and tailored specifically to AW139
air crew requirements.
The Thales Reality H AW139 civil helicopter
simulator is a state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulator
designed to deliver advanced mission-oriented,
high fidelity training for AW139 helicopter crews.
Reality H is the most advanced civil helicopter
simulator on the market today supported by a
powerful image-generation system with a large
field-of-view, full instructor control, high-accuracy
and unique Hexaline™ motion, 3 axis vibration
system and highly realistic pilot controls providing
the most immersive experience for the trainees.
The simulator has achieved certification to
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level
D through the Certification Specifications for
Helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices
(CS-FSTD[H]).This certification is the highest level of
accreditation in Full Flight Simulator fidelity and has
also been qualified by the Australian Civil Aviation
Safety Authority (CASA) for Level D compliance.
The Thales LifeFlight partnership brings together
over 70 years of unparalleled expertise and
experience in the provision of civil helicopter
training solutions. Our partnership is an exciting
opportunity for innovation in the development
of superior tailor-made training solutions.
10. 10 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
TRAININGSOLUTIONS
The LifeFlight Training Academy provides integrated training solutions
for pilots, aircrew, doctors and paramedics in simulated scenarios.
The Academy offers an assessment of the client’s training needs and will develop
tailor-made solutions across a range of mission profiles:
Aeromedical
Emergency Services
Search and Rescue
Resources: mining, oil and gas
The Academy is able to utilise more than 30 years operational experience in
aeromedical rescue to provide experienced instructors who are current in the industry.
The following courses are also available through the LifeFlight RTO and able to be
combined with AW139 training:
» Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
» Emergency Breathing System (EBS)
» Crew Resource Management (CRM)
» First Aid,Advanced Resuscitation and Provide CPR
» Certificate IV, III In Aircrewman including CAO 29.11
» Type Ratings – B412, BK117,AS350, B230, B206
» Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) – Pilot/Aircrewman/Instructor
» Instrument Rating
» Flight Reviews
» Helicopter low level – Sling Operations, Winching and Rappelling
12. 12 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
THALESLIFEFLIGHT
SIMULATIONCENTRE
Thales and LifeFlight have partnered to provide an accessible,
cost-effective option for AW139 Flight Simulation training, allowing
customers to maintain sustainable helicopter operations.
Located within the LifeFlight Training Academy,
the Thales LifeFlight Simulation Centre provides
a customer-focused environment for flight
simulation training.
The dedicated facility features the first Thales-
built Reality H AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator
and sets the safety and training standard in
innovative AW139 aircrew training.
Specifically designed for oil and gas, search
and rescue, emergency services helicopter
operators, the Reality H AW139 Level D Full Flight
Simulator provides outstanding realism for
mission training.
Compliant to Level D according to JAA/EASA regulation
requirements, the Reality H AW139 Level D Full Flight
Simulator enables pilots to maintain their qualification
required by regulatory authorities including:
» FFS Level D certification
» Hexaline electric motion system
» 235° by 80° visual display
» ThalesView Image Generator
» RORO for additional cockpits
» High reliability
Training options include:
» Pilot Conversion to Type/Class
» Pilot Recurrent
» Instrument Flight Training (Initial and Recurrent)
» Night Vision Imaging System Training
» Night VFR refresher or initial training
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13. LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY 13
THETHALES LIFEFLIGHT
PARTNERSHIP BRINGS
TOGETHER OVER 70YEARS
OF UNPARALLELED
EXPERTISE AND
EXPERIENCE INTHE
PROVISION OF CIVIL
HELICOPTERTRAINING
SOLUTIONS
14. 14 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
LIFEFLIGHTTRAINING
ACADEMY–LOCATION
Also known as “The River City”, Brisbane is the
capital of Queensland,Australia’s second
largest – and third most populous – state.
Nestled on the breathtaking Moreton Bay, Brisbane is able to boast
internationally acclaimed dining and shopping venues; inspired arts and
entertainment precincts; as well as access to world-renowned beaches,
tropical rainforests and incredible Australian outback experiences.
Brisbane is home to 2.3 million people, making it Australia’s third largest
city behind Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane is easily accessed from
across Australia and Asia with a high volume of direct daily domestic and
international flights into the Queensland capital.
Year-round sport and entertainment culminates in the Brisbane Festival, a
cultural event held each September to coincide with the start of spring in
south-east Queensland.This uniquely Australian celebration is one not to
be missed!
16. 16 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
Located midway between the
Sunshine and Gold Coasts.
Incredibly, the LifeFlight Training Academy is only a 50
minute drive (north) from the Gold Coast; and a 50
minute drive (south) from the Sunshine Coast – both
locations are widely considered to share the finest
beaches in the country between them.
Indeed, pristine coastline and undisturbed beaches
stretch for hundreds of kilometres along the south-east
Queensland coast. It is a sight to behold!
It is highly recommended you make a stop at either of
these internationally recognised and celebrated resort
towns during your stay in the area.
Advice on what to do and see in and around Brisbane
can be provided through the LifeFlight Training
Academy as part of your customer experience.
18. 18 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE
The LifeFlight Training Academy
is committed to providing
our customers with superior,
specialised, comprehensive
aviation and medical solutions
within an innovative, world-class
Academy whilst maintaining
the highest service, value and
quality customer service.
The new facility, located at the Brisbane
International Airport, was designed to provide
an optimal environment for training for
domestic and international clients.
Our facility is located within 15 minutes of the
Brisbane CBD, and visitors to the city will have
access to over 300 accommodation options.
As part of the client experience, LifeFlight can
provide out-of-state or international visitors
with first class accommodation and
transport recommendations.
20. 20 LIFEFLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY
LIFEFLIGHTTRAININGACADEMY
Address
20 Boronia Road
Brisbane International Airport
Postal Address
PO Box 12538 George Street
Brisbane Queensland 4003
Phone 07 5656 9500
Email ctsenquiries@lifeflight.org.au
www.lifeflight.org.au
