Christos Vardis

Christos Vardis

Pilot in Sikorsky Helicopters

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aviation Safety and Incidents Inspector

  • Education

    • Accident and Incident Investigation

      2023 - 2023
      JAA Training Organization (JAATO)

      JAA Training Organization (JAA TO) is the European Training Centre of Excellence (TCE), recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

    • Hellenic Airforce

      2018 - 2018
      Air Accident Investigator Air Accident Investigation School

      Activities and Societies: Aviation Air and Ground School

    • US Coast Guard Training Center, USA, VA

      2004 - 2004
      Search and Rescue Planning.

      Training in oceanic and coastal search and rescue operations.

    • Hellenic Navy Aviation Flight School

      1999 - 2000
      AL-III, S-70B, S-70B6 Type Ratings Naval Aviator / Aviation Science and Technologies

      The school provides the necessary theoretical background and practical skills in order for someone to perform safely and efficiently naval helicopter operations, on board helicopter carriers or in cooperation with other war ships.

    • Reserve Naval Officer

      1998 - 1999
      Aviation CRM instructor · Aviation CRM · HEMS
    • Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropirgos

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor's degree, Merchant Marine Officer Maritime Art and Science
    • 2nd High School Volos

      1989 - 1992
      General Studies High School Diplomas and Certificates
  • Experience

    • Hellenic Navy Helicopter Command

      Mar 1999 - now
      Pilot in Sikorsky Helicopters

      I am serving through the Navy ranks in several posts and positions. This includes serving two years on a Frigate (HS SPETSAI) as Aviation Officer and also serving on several departments in the Command and Squadron as the Ops department, the Aviation Safety department, the Human Resources department and finally the Weapon & Armament Flight department where I have been serving from 2014 until 2017. Sikorsky S-70B-6, S-70B (ASW, ASUW, EW, SPECOPS, SAR mission oriented). Served at Flight Operations and Flight Standards Departments in 2nd Navy Helicopter Squadron and in Hellenic Navy Helicopter Command. Show less

    • Hellenic Navy

      Sept 2017 - now
      Aviation Safety and Prevention Inspector

      Pilot in the Hellenic Navy.I have been serving the Hellenic Navy as a career officer for the last consecutive 25 years. During my long-term career, I have received top quality naval training and high standard academic education. Pilot with the S-70 Aegean Hawk. 2900 flight hours including over 890-night VFR flight hours, over 1010 ship landings (over 400 during the night), 2 rescues of individuals in stretchers from ships, 2 mountain rescues.English language proficiency level 5.Specialties: - Helicopter Pilot - Accident and Incident Investigation - Risk Management Professional - Standardization - Quality Management Systems (QMS) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Underwater Emergency Egress

      Training Center Emergency Egress, Luni, IT
      Oct 2002
    • Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

      National School of Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances of Aspropyrgos
      Sept 1993
    • Accident and Incident Investigation

      JAA Training Organisation
      Jul 2023
    • Professional in Risk Management

      TÜV NORD GROUP
      May 2023
    • Air Accident Investigation School

      Hellenic Air Force (HAF)
      Jan 2018
    • Quality Management Systems (QMS)

      TÜV NORD GROUP
      Dec 2017
    • Helicopter Emergency Underwater Escape Training (HELO DUNKER)

      Hellenic Navy
      Jan 2002
    • Search and Rescue Planner

      US Coast Guard Auxiliary
      Nov 2004
    • Aircraft Controller School

      Hellenic Navy
      Apr 2003
    • Training for Survival at Sea

      Hellenic Air Force (HAF)
      Sept 2001