SRT Helicopters Trains Abu Dhabi Police Pilots, Presents SAR Course

Pilots at the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department recently completed maintenance check pilot training with SRT Helicopters. The company’s program included advanced evaluation training focused on post-maintenance flight procedures, aircraft systems validation, performance assessment, and standardized safety protocols.

According to SRT, the training supports the evaluation of aircraft returning to service following maintenance.

The Bakersfield, California-based company provides specialized instruction for test pilots and maintenance check pilots across multiple aircraft models. These programs are designed to strengthen operational safety, reinforce regulatory compliance, and enhance mission readiness in complex operating environments.

This week at Verticon, SRT is presenting an Elevation course, “SAR in Action: Building Real-world Response Capabilities,” that centers on building integrated search-and-rescue capability through scenario-based training. It emphasizes training to proficiency in both aircraft and mission.

“Mission readiness requires more than aircraft proficiency,” said SRT Helicopters director of emergency services Chris Gadbois. “It requires training that reflects the realities that crews face in the field. Our goal is to help organizations build response capability that is coordinated, disciplined, and operationally sound.”