Maintenance training solutions at Airbus Helicopters vary from basic training to proficiency training, from standard type rating to specific content tailored to a customer’s request. Our instructors are continuously working hand-in-hand with customers to identify and implement the best training solution for our operators.

 

Basic Training

Maintenance training at Airbus Helicopters

AB Initio full course

A theory- and practice-based programme that provides the necessary knowledge and skills required for a helicopter technician.

AB Initio training

AB Initio (theoretical EASA Part 66 modules)

Learn basic and essential theories to achieve PART 66 Licence B exam modules. 

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AB Initio practical course: Standard practices

A practice-based course to become an autonomous maintenance technician.

Training Academy

Helicopter Generalities / Familiarisation

The objective of the helicopter generalities course is to provide a general understanding of the helicopter, its system and its power plant. This course provides an overview of all aircraft and engine systems as outlined in the System Description Section of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (Level 1).

Advanced Training

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Bridge courses

A bridge course provides specific practical coaching for a type of helicopter to prepare a certified technician to be assessed by their own MRO organisation.

Type Rating

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Type Rating Category B1 Mechanics

The B1.3 / T1 Mechanics Type Rating course provides knowledge and proficiency to operate and maintain aircraft with a high level of safety and great efficiency. It covers all relevant airframe and main avionics systems.

Type Rating Category B2 Avionics

The B2 / T2 Avionics Type Rating course provides knowledge and proficiency to operate and maintain aircraft with a high level of safety and great efficiency.

The training course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills for line and base maintenance of the helicopter. It covers all relevant avionics and main airframe systems.

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Type Rating Category C

The objective of the category C / T4 helicopter generalities course is to provide a general understanding of the helicopter, its system and its power plant, in accordance with EASA Part 147 and many other international authorities’ requirements.

This course provides an overview of all aircraft and engine systems as outlined in the System Description Section of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (Level 1).

Training Academy

Difference

The type rating difference course allows the technician to acquire the technical knowledge on existing differences between two helicopters of the same family.

Proficiency Training

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Conversion

The conversion training course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills on specific differences between two variants of a same helicopter type. 

Structure Repair

The Stucture Repair courses provide technicians with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to carry out structural  repairs according to Airbus Helicopters' repair instructions.

Main Rotor Blade Repair

Blades Maintenance and Repair

These training courses provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills that enable technicians to perform tasks and inspect and repair the related rotor blades in accordance with the technical documentation provided by Airbus Helicopters. 

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Mechanical Assemblies Maintenance

During the Mechanical Assemblies Maintenance course, attendees will discover the function and repair process, and learn to repair mechanical assemblies and dynamic components.

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Maintenance Check Flight

The maintenance check flight course equips trainees with the knowledge and proficiency needed to perform technical flights in accordance with the Airbus Helicopters maintenance and flight manual.

Wiring Repair

This training course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable technicians to inspect and repair the cable / wiring harness in accordance with Airbus Helicopters technical publication.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance

The course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable the technician to inspect and maintain the associated air conditioning system in accordance with the official technical documentation.

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Autopilot Hydraulic Unit

The Automatic Pilot Hydraulic Unit course is designed to provide technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance on the hydraulic unit.

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Continuous Airworthiness

This training provides participants with a general understanding of continuing airworthiness concepts. 

Logistics

Logistics

This course provides knowledge of the complete material & logistics support process and all interfaces between the customer and Airbus Helicopters. 

Technical Publication

The Technical Publication course provides knowledge of Airbus Helicopters' technical publications and their application 
during maintenance operations on helicopters.

Mission Equipment

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Hoist Maintenance

The course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable technicians to inspect and maintain hoist system in accordance with official technical documentation.

Hoist Operator

The Hoist Operator course is available at two levels: basic and conversion to type.

Cargo hook maintenance

Cargo Hook Maintenance

The course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable technicians to inspect and maintain the associated cargo hook system in accordance with official technical documentation.

HUMS Introduction and Maintenance

The training course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable technicians to perform the line management of the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) according to Airbus Helicopters technical
publication. Further access to a helicopter equipped with a Health Monitoring System (HMS)
must be provided by the customer to enable practical training.

Recurrent Training

Online Recurrent Training

Airbus Helicopters offers a comprehensive support service to ensure the regular recurrent training of the customer's certifying, maintenance, and support personnel.

Customised refresher training

Customised Refresher Training

This course is designed for mechanics and avionics technicians. It updates their proficiency and knowledge of the aircraft and is tailored to their needs.

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HCare Store Services

Aboard every flight