ATO Training

Approved Training Organisation

NHV's own qualified instructors ensure continuous training for all flying personnel. Live courses, computer based training and the flight simulators are used. NHV’s type specific training courses are available to customers in all segments of aviation. Courses are conducted at our Approved Training Organisation (ATO) located at the headquarters at Ostend, Belgium, however we are also flexible in offering courses abroad if needed.

The courses we are currently offering for ATO are:​

H145 Type Rating Course
​H145 TRI(H) Single Pilot Course
​H145 Single Pilot to Multi Pilot Course
On demand Ops training courses

Other type rating courses will be added in the future for the AW139, AW169, H175

Course Details:

  • Theoretical ground course
  • Full flight simulator training
  • Aircraft training
  • Skill test

Programme Course Pre-requisites:

- Holder of a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) license with a valid helicopter type rating
- Holder of a valid IR(H) rating if an IR-extension is required on type
- Having at least an experience of 250 hours on multi-engine helicopters
- Holder of a valid EASA Class 1 medical or equivalent for non-EASA countries

Course Details:  

  • Theoretical ground course
  • Full flight simulator training
  • Skill test

Programme Course Pre-requisites:  

  • Holder of a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) license with a valid Single Pilot H145 (BK117D2/D3) - helicopter type rating OR have successfully completed a Single Pilot H145 (BK117D2/D3) - Type Rating Course
  • Holder of a valid IR(H) rating if an IR-extension is required on type
  • Holder of a valid EASA Class 1 medical or equivalent for non-EASA countries

Course Details:

  • Teaching & learning course (not needed for candidates with a valid FI(H) or TRI(H) rating)
  • Technical ground course
  • Aircraft training
  • Assessment of competence

Programme Course Pre-requisites:

  • Holder of a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) license with a valid Single Pilot H145 (BK117D2/D3) helicopter type rating
  • Holder of a valid EASA Class 1 medical or equivalent for non-EASA countries
  • Have at least 500 hours helicopter experience including 100 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on Single Pilot Multi Engine helicopters

Following modules are available on customer request and other Ops courses are available on demand:

  • Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
  • Shallow Water Escape Training (SWET)
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
    Initial CRM
    Recurrent CRM
    Commander Upgrade CRM
    HEMS Crew Member CRM
  • Dangerous goods course (IATA Key 10)
  • Fire fighting course
  • First aid course
  • Aircraft system refresher course
  • Recurrent Flight training (helicopter or simulator)

NHV Group is committed to safety and efficiency. Pilot training programs are designed to provide aircraft pilots with the highest quality training experience. Through advanced technology simulation-based training, computer-based training, flight training and qualified instructors.  

To request more information about our training and services, e-mail us at NHVacademy@nhv.be