What It Takes to be a Hoist Operator (5 of 6) The Making of an Australian Hoist Operator

What It Takes to be a Hoist Operator (5 of 6) The Making of an Australian Hoist Operator

July 20, 2026 · 46 min

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This episode features a discussion on the pathway to becoming a hoist operator in Australia with insights from two industry professionals.

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn continues the "What It Takes to Become a Hoist Operator" series with two guests from Australia who represent both the volunteer and professional sides of helicopter rescue operations: Kane Treloar of Life Saving Victoria and Peter McDonell of CHC Helicopters. Together, they provide a fascinating look at the uniquely Australian pathway into rescue aviation—a journey that often begins not in a helicopter, but on the beach. Kane shares h...

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