Course Details

Aeronautical Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator (SMC)


Introduction

The Aeronautical Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator (SMC) course is a specialized training program that equips aviation professionals to manage Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) operations. It teaches students how to determine emergency phases, calculate search areas, allocate resources, and direct on-scene operations in alignment with ICAO standards.

Objectives

By the end of this course, the participants will:

  • Understand the global SAR policy.
  • Demonstrate general awareness of executing communications during a SAR operation.
  • Demonstrate familiarization with all the stages of the different SAR incidents.
  • Perform all the duties of the Search Mission Coordinator (SMC).
  • Plan for both Inland / Maritime SAR operations.
  • Use different assets as SRUs Air / Maritime.
  • Provide emergency assistance in different situations.
  • Conclude and document SAR operations in order to improve and enhance performance.

Who Sould Attend

  • • SAR inspectors and auditors • Civil aviation authority oversight personnel • Military or Coast Guard SAR evaluation officers • SAR managers and supervisors involved in compliance assessment • Safety and quality assurance personnel supporting SAR operations

Course Content

  • Module 00 - Course Introduction
  • Module 1 - Drift Theory
  • Module 2 - Documentation And Communications
  • Module 3 - Search Pattern
  • Module 4- Rescue Planning
  • Module 5 - Initial Actions
  • Module 6 - Search Planning
  • Module 7 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS
  • Module 8 - SAR Mission Conclusion

Prerequisite

  •  Senior-level personnel such as chiefs or deputy chiefs involved in the management and administration of a SAR organization or unit.
Location
Cairo - Egypt
Course Code
U057
Course Duration
10 Day
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