AW189 Senior Training Captain

British International Helicopters are seeking applications for the position of AW189 Senior Training Captain reporting to the Manager Crew Training (MCT).

Our AW189 SAR operation consists of a close-knit professional team providing Search & Rescue services primarily to British Forces South Atlantic Islands and also the wider Falkland Islands community.

This is a full-time position, with the opportunity to either work from home or from our base at Newquay Airport. Up to 12 weeks a year will be based at the company’s Falkland Islands base at Mount Pleasant Complex fulfilling SAR flying duties for the roster and maintenance of type currency. During simulator periods, you will be expected to complete training and checking in AW189 simulators (normally Aberdeen).

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that training and testing is scheduled in a timely manner to ensure that sufficient qualified crews are available to meet the Company’s requirements.
• Ensuring that training records for flying staff are accurately completed.
• Supervise the flying staff training records scheme, to ensure that no crewmember flies on a Company authorised flight beyond the period of validity of any current check or training requirement.
• Liaise with external agencies and simulator operators for booking slots for initial and recurring training and checking.
• Ensure that Flight Manual additions, amendments and / or any technical memoranda relating this aircraft type are closely monitored. If any of these are of a critical or immediate nature, draft a Flying Staff Instruction (FSI) for approval by the MCT.

Requirements:

• Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/CPL(H) (Essential)
• 500 hours SAR experience (Essential)
• 1000 hours PIC on helicopters (Essential)
• Valid TRI/TRE(H) (Essential)
• Valid AW189 Type Rating (Desirable)

Benefits include:

• Job Security MoD contract
• Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Loss of Licence Insurance.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Free travel to and from the Falkland Islands.
• Food and Accommodation included in the Falkland Islands.

The successful candidate will need to comply with local Immigration Policies, Medical Requirements and Security Clearance Processes to obtain a relevant work permit in the locations the company has operations, if not a resident in the location.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter, letting us know your current situation, what relevant experience you have and how you match our requirements. Applications should be addressed to: Matthew Ballard (Recruitment Advisor).

Closing Date: Friday 13th August 2021

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