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RHO Aviation Training Services' mission is to provide
training and services that reflect best industry
practice - in accordance with the requirements of
governing authorities - in an efficient, safe, cost
effective and equitable way so that we meet and exceed
the expectations of our clients. We do this so as to
improve the manner in which we - as professionals -
operate within the aviation environment.
Our History
RHO Aviation Training Services P/L was founded in
July 2006 as an adjunct to Independent Productions and
Aviation Services, a business that centred on providing
Crew Resource Management, Commercial Piloting services,
aviation consultancy and aviation and military artwork.
After deciding to venture into the field of
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and in an effort
to provide excellent training at an affordable price,
RHO Aviation sought just the right training device.
Finally, the HeliPET procedural trainer was acquired.
The HeliPET filled the niche between the SWET chair and
the large and cumbersome 'dunkers' and full-simulators
and has been made available to RHO Aviation for our
training purposes.
Incorporating Emergency Breathing Systems into the
curricula, RHO Aviation Training Services P/L was now a
'one-stop shop' for helicopter training and services in
the Australian rotary-wing and GA industries.
Our People
Conway Bown
Conway Bown has been involved with aviation for over
20 years.
Attaining his private aeroplane licence prior
to joining the Army in
1990, he went on to fly Squirrel,
Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters
including tours of
duty in East Timor and in the Middle East Area of
Operations during Operation FALCONER (Operation Iraqi
Freedom).
After leaving the Regular Army in 2004, Conway
remained a Reserve
pilot for Army Aviation but created
his own aviation consultancy -
Independent Productions
and Aviation Services - specialising in Crew
Resource
Management whilst at the same time working as a
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training instructor and
occupational
support SCUBA diver.
During this time, he also continued with his other
passion of artwork and was selected as the Official War
Artist for the Australian Army touring Iraq again during
2006 where he engaged in creating artwork for the Army's
official war art collection. To see some of his work,
click here.
Conway has an Air Transport Pilot Licence
(Helicopter) and Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
and also flies commercially conducting such activities
as powerline survey and charter and EMS operations in
the Torres Strait. He also holds rescue SCUBA diver and equipment
specialist qualifications.
Michael Tonetto
Michael ’Mick’ Tonetto has had a wide and varied
aviation career. He served in the Australian Army as an
aircrewman loadmaster instructor with the Army's Black
Hawk capability and then progressed into a civilian
aviation career specialising in SAR/EMS operations. He
has worked for a number of renowned helicopter operators
including CHC Australia and Australian Helicopters. Mick
has spent the last two years as a senior HUET instructor
conducting military and civilian HUET and EBS courses.
To date, Mick has trained more than 3000 students in
evacuation techniques, escaping submerged helicopters
and in sea survival skills. Mick also holds SCUBA
qualifications.
If that's not enough, Mick has also taken time out of
his busy schedule to enhance his aviation skills by
achieving tertiary qualifications in Air Transportation
Management. He also holds a private fixed-wing aeroplane
licence and his commercial helicopter licence.
Mark Eagleson
Mark Eagleson has more than 20 years experience in
the Australian
Army. Starting out as a medic, he made
the change to Aircrewman
Loadmaster on Black Hawk
helicopters where he was a Special
Operations loadmaster
and then on the Iroquois Gunships where he
manned the
'twin 60s' as a door gunner/loadmaster before moving
onto Chinook helicopters.
Mark then became a qualified member of the
Directorate of Flying Safety - ADF where he was involved
in the investigation of aircraft accidents and the
management of the crewman safety aspects of aviation.
During this period, Mark trained as a CRM facilitator.
After leaving the Army, Mark then went on to manage
and develop the HUET training capability of the
Australian Army for a private contractor where he was
involved in the training of more than 3000 students in
HUET and EBS in military and civilian courses. Mark is
considered one of the most experienced HUET/EBS
instructors in the Asia - Pacific region.
Mark is also qualified and currently conducts
operations in border surveillance using FLIR, and in EMS
and SAR operations as a crewman on helicopters whilst
still managing and training in HUET and EBS.
Mark Jennings
Mark Jennings is also an ex-military instructor with
a comprehensive background in physical and adventurous
training. Mark's experience and expertise in group
training has provided an excellent foundation for the
development of RHO Aviation's courseware.
Mark was instrumental in the development of military HUET and EBS
training for the Australian Army and was one of the key
lead instructors in the organisation.
Mark continues to organise and run adventure training
activities for the military and is a trade testing
officer in a range of specialties.
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