Safety

Rigorous inspections, a comprehensive training program and Bell Helicopter School are an ongoing activity at Republic Helicopters. We are committed to safety and training and our unblemished safety record demonstrates it. We have had no accidents, no incidents and no violations or warnings and we are committed to maintaining this level of professionalism.

Pilots

Republic Helicopters employs only the finest. Our pilots are certified aviation professionals. Each pilot is either ATP rated (or working toward his ATP as it is a condition of his employment) and each pilot is required to maintain instrument currency and proficiency. Each year, the company sends all pilots through manufacturer training. We feel that the benefits of factory training are numerous. Operational standardization in procedures and methods of operation are relevant to the overall safety and integrity of the operation.

Republic conducts in house emergency drills training and aeronautical decision making classes annually.

Mechanics

Republic Helicopters has found the best that there is. Each of our mechanics is a certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. Our Director of Maintenance holds an Inspection Authorization Certification. Our mechanics each attend factory school annually.


Communications

We are in constant communications with our helicopters when they are flying over the Gulf of Mexico. We have a radio system with antennas on the top of strategically located tower sites which are connected to our facility by telephone or microwave. This enables our pilots operating over or in the vicinity of the Gulf of Mexico to maintain constant radio contact with our facility – for their safety as well as to facilitate our operation.

Further, each of our aircraft are equipped with a satellite tracking system so that we can monitor their location.

We are also a licensed marine band base station. This allows us to keep in touch with your vessels while in the Galveston lightering area (S. Sabine is too far away). We also monitor the communications between the helicopter and your vessel.

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