Safety Officer / Helicopter Engineer - ACH135 | Yacht-Based | Med & Caribbean

Elesta; Bélgica; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elesta seeks a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135). You will handle full maintenance on the aircraft aboard the yacht’s support vessel while also serving as a safety-crew member to assist the pilot during operations and in emergencies.

Coordinate with CAMO/continuing-airworthiness providers and the yacht’s technical team; the role includes a flexible roster (3 weeks on / 3 weeks off) aligned with operational needs and captain schedules.

Formación

• EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence with valid type rating or ability to obtain one.
• Extensive helicopter maintenance experience, VIP/yacht-based or offshore background preferred.
• Safety-related qualifications (hoist or rescue) advantageous.
• Fluent English.
• Based in Europe with ability to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons.

Responsabilidades

• Full line and base maintenance for the helicopter on board the yacht's support vessel.
• Serve as onboard safety-crew member assisting pilot during flight operations and emergencies.
• Coordinate with CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and yacht’s technical team.
• Roster of 3 weeks on/3 weeks off with flexibility around operational needs.

Conocimientos

Helicopter maintenance

VIP yacht ops

Safety-crew qualification

Fluent English

Descripción del empleo

A private Family Office is seeking a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135), combining maintenance responsibility with an onboard safety-crew role.

The Role

• Full line and base maintenance responsibility for the aircraft, onboard the yacht’s support vessel
• Onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergency scenarios
• Coordination with the aircraft’s CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht’s technical team

Roster

3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, though in practice flexible around operational need — off time coordinated directly with the operating captain team rather than a rigid fixed pattern.

Requirements

• EASA Part 66 (or UK CAA/GCAA equivalent) B1/B2 licence, valid type rating or ability to obtain one
• Significant helicopter maintenance experience; VIP, yacht-based or offshore operational background strongly preferred
• Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification an advantage
• Fluent English
• Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons