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Maintenance in Durban

BAC Aviation is the longest operating helicopter company in Kwazulu-Natal.We do Charter,Contracts,Training,Maintenance and Sales.BAC Aviation offers an extensive range of charters and other flight operations.BAC Aviation also trains pilots up to PPL then on to Com pilots licence and all other instrument rateings ect.BAC Avaition also has a maintenance AMO which repairs ,overhauls and supports a range of helicopters.BAC Aviation provides a full sales service to helicopter owners and potential helicopter owners in the purchase or sale of their helicopter.

BAC helicopters specialise in the support of the Mining & Exploration industry. With proven operational success in some of the most remote areas in Africa, BAC has a proven track record and become an industry leader in this field. With the steady increase in drilling, mining, aerial surveys and mapping throughout increasingly inaccessible regions of Africa, the versatility and unique capabilities of the helicopter, has made it indispensable in this industry. Many clients have entrusted their helicopter logistical support to the expertise of BAC operations. Understanding that cost and timing is of the utmost importance to the client, and with highly experienced and knowledgeable pilots and crew, drill rig support, specialised mining aerial surveys and personnel transport operations, are always conducted in the safest and most efficient manner possible. A major part of operating in the jungle is External Loading Operations, a highly specialised task involving a much greater risk than normal operations and the BAC pilots follow strict operating procedures at all times. For this reason a high standard of training and continual recurrent training is maintained for both air and ground crew and equipment is thoroughly checked in order to reduce the risk to a minimum. Ground personnel play a very important role within this operation and each stage is carefully planned and coordinated with a Marshall or Radio Operator, Hook-up man and labour at the pick up point and a Marshall or Radio Operator and labour at the drop-off point. The ground crew are well briefed prior to the operation on the marshalling signals, the hook and its release mechanism, the performance and expected manoeuvring of the helicopter within the operating area and the effect of the wind or weather conditions on the load and aircraft performance. All crew are versed in emergency procedures, engine failure with a load attached, static electrical discharge and fire and crash drills. BAC prides itself on an incident-free track record and in providing customers with a personalised service that includes a support network designed to ensure that each project is completed safely and efficiently. An on-site risk assessment is always conducted before operations begin. A safe environment is essential to professional and effective operations. All personnel involved are thoroughly briefed to ensure effective communication on site and their various responsibilities. BAC’s SMS (Safety Management System) and Quality Control System ensure the highest standards of safety and equipment are always adhered to.