Mario Pierobon is a safety management consultant and content producer. He writes extensively about aviation safety and has in-depth knowledge of the European aviation safety regulations on both fixed and rotary wing operations. His rotary wing expertise is concerned primarily with specialised operations and the operations requiring specific approval, such as HEMS, hoist operations and performance-based navigation.

Training opportunities for air medical crew

Mario Pierobon investigates what training options are available for air medical crews, how courses are delivered, and how they ensure crewmembers are prepared for any eventuality and able to meet…

The craft of fire suppression

The extraordinary demands placed on aerial firefighting craft must be taken into account when selecting or fitting out aircraft for this purpose. Mario Pierobon finds out how firefighting organizations ensure…

Preparing for more severe fire seasons: the southern hemisphere

Continuing our series on aerial firefighting asset management, Mario Pierobon focuses on the southern hemisphere and asks how those responsible for fighting wildfires make sure they have the resources available…

Helicopter engines: what MROs need to know

Design of the helicopter engine is adapting to accommodate technological advances and changing market demands. Mario Pierobon finds out what this means, and how maintenance, repair and overhaul companies are…

Crossing borders: European fire rescue

With increasing wildfires happening across Europe and beyond, the European Commission has been developing a coordinated approach to respond to new outbreaks. Mario Pierobon investigates the extent of this cooperative…

Preparing for more severe fire seasons

As fire seasons get longer and hotter, Mario Pierobon reached out to industry experts to provide an overview on the aerial firefighting assets available, the sharing of resources and skills…

Police NVIS and night flights

Police forces and trainers talk to Mario Pierobon about the utility of night vision for 24-hour operational capability and the considerations required for investing in this mission advantage

Recruitment top tips

Whether it is for SAR, EMS, aerial firefighting or airborne law enforcement, operators are required to find and develop the right people. Mario Pierobon examines the strategies and tactics for…