SAR — Search & Rescue
SkyMatch matches civilian SAR requests with licensed independent operators for AW139, AW189, S-92 and H225 helicopters. Operators confirm certified rescue hoists, FLIR and 4-axis auto-hover for maritime, mountain and disaster-response missions, including standby contract requests for governments, NGOs and offshore operators. Requests are reviewed as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability.
Typical applications
- Offshore vessel medical evacuation and man-overboard response
- Mountain and glacier extraction using long-line techniques
- Disaster-response standby contracts for governments and NGOs
Compliance and crew requirements
Operator-confirmed requirements: Category-A performance, dual-pilot IFR, crew with current hoist qualifications and a 4-axis autopilot.
Frequently asked questions
Which SAR helicopters can SkyMatch help arrange?+
SkyMatch coordinates requests with licensed independent civilian SAR operators for AW139, AW189, S-92 and H225 helicopters. Operators confirm certified rescue hoists, FLIR and 4-axis auto-hover configurations, along with aircraft, crew, permissions, timing, availability and price for offshore, mountain and disaster-response missions.
Can you coordinate long-term standby contracts?+
Yes. We coordinate standby contract requests for governments, NGOs and offshore operators as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability. Licensed independent operators confirm aircraft, crew rotations, permissions, timing, availability and price.
Can you arrange night and IFR operations?+
Licensed independent operators confirm dual-pilot IFR currency and NVG capability where required by the mission profile. Requests are reviewed as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability.
Ready to request a SAR mission?
Submit your mission brief for human review and operator matching as quickly as possible, subject to operator availability. Licensed independent operators confirm aircraft configuration, crew, permissions, timing, availability and price.