Pilot Jobs

British International Helicopters Services Ltd operate AW189, S61 and AS365 N2 type helicopters from a number of different international sites, predominantly supporting the UK Ministry of Defence with training, passenger and equipment transfers and SAR

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking to recruit an additional S61 Captain Pilot to join our highly skilled Support Helicopter team operating at Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands.  This is a fantastic opportunity to operate in a truly unique and challenging environment with a stable roster pattern and long term contract.

Job Title:                             S61 Captain Pilot (Support Helicopter)

Location:                             Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands

Reporting Line:                  S61 Managing Pilot / Flight Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The safety of the aircraft and its occupants ensuring all flights under your command are carried out in accordance with the instructions and procedures in Company Operating manuals;
• The provision, to an authorised person the documents which must be carried in flight;
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant requirements of the company’s occurrence reporting schemes;
• Ensuring  your  crew  complies  with  all  flight  and  duty  time  limitations  (FTL)  and  rest  requirements applicable to company activities;
• The safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board, as soon as you arrive on board the aircraft until you leave the aircraft at the end of the flight;
• The operation and safety of the aircraft when the rotors are turning;
• To  give  all  legitimate  commands  and  take  any  appropriate  actions  for  the  purpose  of  securing  the safety of the aircraft and of persons and/or property carried therein. All persons carried in the aircraft shall obey such commands;

Requirements:

• Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H) (Essential)
• 1000 Hrs PIC on Med/Heavy Helicpters Multicrew (Essential)
• Valid S61 Type Rating (Desirable)
• Offshore experience in super-medium or large helicopters (Desirable)
• Onshore Police and/or HEMS experience (Desirable)
• Previous Mil SH experience (Desirable)

Benefits include:

• Job Security MoD contract
• 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off roster
• Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance (2.5 x Basic Salary)
• Workplace Auto Enrolment pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer of qualifying earnings)
• Occupational Sick Pay (12 weeks full pay / 12 weeks half pay)
• Loss of License Insurance
• Private Medical Cover
• 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 12th November 2021

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