AW139 SAR PILOT (PI)

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a highly proficient SAR Pilot for their helicopter rescue unit. This role involves conducting critical Search and Rescue operations, ensuring safety and effectiveness during both day and NVG flights. The ideal candidate should have significant experience, specific flight hour requirements, and possess a commercial helicopter instrument rating.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2000 total Flight Hours Rotary-Wing.
• Minimum 1000 PIC hours, with NVG 250 hours.
• Commercial helicopter instrument rating required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all Search and Rescue missions assigned.
• Prep aircraft for departure and assist in mission planning.
• Maintain knowledge of SAR mission tasks and flight profiles.

Skills

Search and Rescue Operations

Aircraft Systems Knowledge

Mission Planning

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE (SUMMARY)

The Pilot is an integral part of the SAR crew and operates under the direction of the Duty Captain when on duty. This is an advanced-level position with a helicopter rescue unit and requires a current instrument rating on type. As a SAR Pilot, the PI must be highly proficient in Search and Rescue Operations for day and NVG flight. The PI is required to maintain satisfactory annual flight evaluations for Standardization, Instrument Flight, NVG, and SAR Mission Operations. The PI will maintain an annual medical evaluation and meet the currency for CRM and HUET/HEEDS training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform duties as a pilot of a SAR crew to conduct all Search and Rescue missions assigned, in addition to conducting Medical Evacuation flights.
2. Perform all tasks assigned by the PC, assist in mission planning, and prep the aircraft for departure.
3. Maintain an indepth knowledge SAR related mission tasks and flight profiles, along with an advanced knowledge in aircraft systems and Search and Rescue flight operations.
4. Ensure you meet all ATP requirements during your annual period.
5. Perform as Pilot on AW139 as directed by the Pilot-in-Command to accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled flights as well as functional check flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
6. Recommend needed changes to the unit program to foster improved proficiency of the system and for all SAR crew members.
7. Assist to develop the future SAR strategy to increase the productivity of the SAR support to the UAE community.
8. Encourage the development of infrastructure to support search and rescue operations, communications, training, and simulation system.
9. Handling any other assigned task from his direct supervisor/ manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2000 total Flight Hours Rotary-Wing hours.
• Minimum 1000 PIC hours, with NVG 250 hours with previous SAR experience (minimum NVG 500 without SAR experience)
• Must have a commercial helicopter instrument rating FAA/GCAA, EASA, or military equivilent.
• Must have a current driver’s license and valid passport and must be able to pass a security background check.
• Three years’ experience piloting twin engine helicopter, with a minimum of 2000 flight hours.
• Factory training in aircraft model to be flown or other combination of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• Must possess knowledge of SAR services and regulations.
• Offshore SAR and MEDEVAC experience highly desired.