About Consultavia
Consultavia Limited, founded in 1995, established a strong reputation in aviation consultancy, specialising in helicopter operations and offshore industries in the early days. Initially led by a former Royal Air Force helicopter test pilot, the company focused on helicopter classification, offshore helideck operations, and expert witness services. Throughout the years, the company has been run by a handful of very talented helicopter pilots. The area of expertise broadened to include overseeing high-profile projects such as the Midlands Air Ambulance re-tendering and helicopter operations for Trinity House. Furthermore, the company worked with the Irish Coast Guard and the Combined Lighthouse Boards and is currently consulting for utility companies and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Today, Rikke Carmichael, a highly experienced helicopter pilot, is leading the company, bringing fresh vision and a focus on expanding into the rapidly growing UAV/drone sector, while maintaining Consultavia’s strong legacy in aviation consultancy.
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Tender Support & Analysis
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Heliport & Vertiport Operations
Assistance with competitive tender processes from expressions of interest right through to tender analysis, final selection and contract award. This also includes subsequent contract reviews, re-negotiations and contract extensions
Heliport & Vertiport Operations
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Heliport & Vertiport Operations
Advising and assisting with the setting-up and, if necessary, the management of a suitable and compliant operating site for private or commercial helicopter or UAV/Drone use, having assessed daily, monthly and annual movements, access control by surface and air, obstructions, environmental issues and stakeholder management.
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Helicopter and UAV operating advice focusing on geographic location, and environmental impact, as well as training and manufacturing standards and stakeholder engagement.
Operational Advice
Quality & Compliance Auditing
Helicopter & UAV/Drone Operations
Designed specifically for the organisation that doesn’t have the aviation department, manpower or expertise to ascertain fully the methodology of operation resulting in essential written instructions that detail safe execution and regulatory compliance.
Quality & Compliance Auditing
Quality & Compliance Auditing
Quality & Compliance Auditing
Independent Quality & Compliance auditing, reporting and recommendations
Practical Risk Management
Quality & Compliance Auditing
Quality & Compliance Auditing
To assess the risks in the operation; mitigate them and manage safe outcomes.
Safety Management Systems
Regulatory Authority Liaison
Regulatory Authority Liaison
Production of and, where required, oversight of a workable safety management system that manages Safety through a meaningful Policy, Risk Assessment, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion and Education so that it becomes the culture. Essential tools for those who are or could be accountable for the safety of operations and the consequences.
Regulatory Authority Liaison
Regulatory Authority Liaison
Regulatory Authority Liaison
To gain approval for the best possible solutions for compliant and safe operations from the Aviation Authority.
Aircraft & Crew Selection
Regulatory Authority Liaison
Aircraft & Crew Selection
Advising and assisting in the choice of the most suitable airframe for the task whilst taking availability, performance, reliability, capital budget, operating cost, operating areas and other relevant conditions into account.
Assisting with the selection of suitable pilots and operating staff to fulfil the operational specifications whilst ensuring that they are qualified and trained for the required tasks.
Portfolio
UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle & Drones)
CONSULTAVIA has provided UAV platform and crew in support of Solar Survey, Railway and Photographic organisations which has included thermal imaging.
Pipeline Inspection
CONSULTAVIA has helped utilities companies to re-let their contracts for the aerial surveillance of their pipelines. Principal tasks included shortlisting candidates, providing the specialist helicopter aspects of the tender documents, and assessing bids.
Air Ambulance
CONSULTAVIA has supported Air Ambulance Trusts and Ambulance Services by drafting invitations to tender, assessing the candidate proposals, recommending the best value options and providing ad hoc advice on aviation matters.
Defence
CONSULTAVIA has provided consultancy to the Ministries of Defence on helicopter systems, Public Private Partnerships and Private Finance Initiatives.
Search & Rescue
CONSULTAVIA has a history of supporting HM Coastguard agency with tender processes over the years. We have also provided advice to the International Maritime Organisation on fixed and rotary-wing SAR options for member nations.