Search and rescue service provider SRT Helicopters announced here at the Heli-Expo show its selection by National Helicopter Services to provide operational training and support in various countries in South America, as well as Trinidad and Tobago. The support, delivered through the Bakersfield, Calif.-based company’s Specialized Response and Training division, includes both over-water and inland search-and-rescue training and will also provide hoist operators and rescue personnel to staff National’s S-76 rescue helicopter.

“Because of SRT’s reputation and operational experience in helicopter search-and-rescue and hoist operations, it was clear that SRT was best qualified to meet our extensive requirements and ever-changing time lines,” said Joshey Mahabir, CEO and general manager of National Helicopter.

SRT’s training staff is comprised of working search-and-rescue professionals, ensuring the company’s training and curriculum are current and address real-life operational scenarios, and training is customized to meet each customer’s specific mission requirements.

National Helicopter, which provides helicopter transport services throughout South America, is a joint venture between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago.