RESCUE SWIMMER
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & QUALIFICATIONS
“As an industry first, TRS Inc. has adopted strict employment standards to ensure best practices.”
RESCUE SWIMMER
The candidate must have demonstrated to the employer, through skills assessment training or a previous assignment, an ability to perform the duties of a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. The candidate must have experience with helicopter rescue operations; including exposure to small-vessels, escape rafts, offshore water hoisting and be the holder of an emergency medical responder (EMR*) certification or higher.
The candidate must have also completed company procedural training and verification as deemed necessary by the employer; along with required offshore employment certification and/or training.
*Note: EMR Guidelines Under the Canadian Medical Association, National Occupancy Competency Profile, 2011 (CMA NOCP 2011)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
An individual employed in the position of Helicopter Rescue Swimmer shall hold either:
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Certificate of completion from a Government SAR Technician Program (Military, Coast Guard, etc.) and have at least 5 years experience in an operational SAR unit, or
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Certificate of Completion of an Advanced Offshore Hoist Training Program from a Certified Institution that meets JAR OPS standards and have at least 5 years experience in helicopter rescue operations.
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Minimum 1500 Flight Hours in a Crew Position is Preferred.