Until Every Mission is Complete
Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters. We equip rotorcraft from all major manufacturers to help you save more lives, complete more missions, and get more done. Our proven products offer improved situational awareness, precision, and reliability — enabling more frequent use.
Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters. We equip rotorcraft from all major manufacturers to help you save more lives, complete more missions, and get more done. Our proven products offer improved situational awareness, precision, and reliability — enabling more frequent use.
We are dedicated to providing cost-effective solutions for helicopters, operators, and missions of all types and sizes. Whether a mission involves providing humanitarian support, search and rescue, utility maintenance support, or other HEC applications, Onboard’s hoist and winch solutions help you complete missions successfully and operate efficiently. Based in Anaheim, California, Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch operates as part of Signia Aerospace, a global integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace and defense industry.
Rescue Hoists
For more than 65 years, our rescue hoists have saved countless lives across the globe. Trusted by crews aboard all major international platforms, Onboard’s rescue hoists have built a durable legacy of unmatched reliability and safety – holding the most EASA & FAA certifications in the industry.
Our hoists have repeatedly demonstrated resilience and success in high-usage, high demand environments, including swift water, high winds, and obstacles over terrain and circumstances beyond the operating crews’ control.
Support & Training
Onboard supports and improves mission capabilities by increasing field support and training to keep rescue teams operational. With a global network of innovative design and service centers, our experienced and knowledgeable team can support the growing needs of the search and rescue community.
Our primary focus is improving performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, as well as reducing operational and lifecycle costs for operators. As a global leader in the design, development, and support of external load missions, Onboard Systems offers a large range of hoists for the majority of helicopter platforms operational today.
Our product lines provide both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) hoists, as well as internally- or externally-mounted hoists. Each hoist system is configured for the unique capability and mission requirements of each of our customers. We also provide full support, no matter where in the world you are located.
