{"id":5617,"date":"2024-10-31T08:34:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T06:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finnhems.fi\/flight-operations\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T08:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T08:58:32","slug":"flight-operations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finnhems.fi\/en\/our-operations\/flight-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Flight operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Flight operations<\/h1>
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Flight operations<\/h1>
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Bases around Finland<\/h2>
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Operational flight activities are carried out at seven bases across Finland<\/a>. FinnHEMS has nine helicopters. The fleet consists of five Airbus EC135<\/a> and four H145 helicopters<\/a>. We accumulate nearly 3,000 flight hours every year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Flight crew<\/h2>
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The flight crew in HEMS aviation consists of a pilot and a HEMS Crew Member (HCM). The pilot is the captain of the aircraft. The HCM acts as an assistant during the flight. The assistant navigates to the destination and monitors the helicopter, the pilot’s actions, and the surrounding environment. An exception is the Rovaniemi unit, whose flight crew consists of two pilots: the captain and the co-pilot.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Regulations and safety guide our operations<\/h2>
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Aviation regulations and flight operation manuals lay the foundation for our flight operations. Finland’s unpredictable weather, including winter and freezing flight conditions, pose specific challenges for aviation. This requires the crew to be capable of operating in demanding conditions, continuous training for flight personnel, and ongoing development of flight methods. Our staff\u2019s expertise is top-notch, and their dedication and pride in their work contribute to the ongoing development of Finnish HEMS. Our uncompromising attitude to safety extends throughout all aspects of our operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Ensuring safety through continuous training\u00a0<\/h2>
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The goal of continuous training for flight personnel is to enhance aviation safety. Part of this ongoing training takes place in flight simulators. The training subjects are carefully planned to be both comprehensive and relevant, addressing the various risk factors in aviation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Regular maintenance ensures that helicopters are in peak operating condition<\/h2>
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FinnHEMS’s flight operations organisation is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of helicopters. We carry out some of our maintenance activities independently, and some are outsourced. The helicopters are carefully serviced to maintain their readiness and safety at all times. <\/p>\n

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Flight operations organisation<\/h2>
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