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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
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. Click
here to email Mark
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.
Click here to email Mark
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.
Click here to email Conway
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 spent a number of years as the
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.
Click here to
email Mick
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