AW139 Captain – Brazil

Bristow Group; Região Praias da Baía; On-site; BRL 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristow Group in Brazil is seeking an experienced Captain for offshore helicopter operations to safely and efficiently operate Bristow aircraft, with focus on safety, airworthiness, and customer service for passengers, crew, and cargo.

The role requires 3,000 total flight hours, 1,500 PIC hours, 1,200 hours on multi-engine helicopters, an ANAC AW139 Type Rating, and ICAO English Level 4 or higher; U.S. visa is required.

Qualifications

• 3,000 total flight hours
• 1,500 PIC hours
• 1,200 hours on multi-engine helicopters
• ANAC AW139 Type Rating
• ICAO English proficiency level 4 or higher
• Valid U.S. visa

Responsibilities

• Operates the assigned aircraft in a safe and efficient manner following Bristow standards and regulations
• Maintains safety and customer service focus for passengers, crew, and cargo
• Manages flight planning, preflight, fueling, and manifesting to ensure compliance
• Maintains accurate logs and records including journey logs and flight duty records
• Reports mechanical irregularities and ensures airworthiness before, during, and after flights
• Communicates with customers and represents Bristow professionally
• Keeps up to date with Bristow procedures and safety standards

Skills

PIC hours

AW139 rating

English Proficiency (ICAO 4+)

Offshore helicopter ops

Multi-engine helicopters

US visa

Job description

Position Summary Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Company aircraft, ensuring full compliance with operational procedures, regulatory requirements, and Company standards. Conduct all phases of flight, including operations away from the main operating base, while maintaining the highest levels of safety, airworthiness, operational efficiency, and customer service for passengers, crew, and cargo.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates their assigned aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, in strict compliance with Bristow operational standards and all applicable regulations
• Places safety and customer service at the forefront in everything they do, both inside and outside the aircraft
• Maintains situational awareness throughout the entire operational region with respect to weather conditions, NOTAMs, sea state and customer offshore facility status
• Manages passenger movements, aircraft movements, briefings and baggage loading to ensure safety and compliance
• Completes necessary flight planning paperwork, preflight, fueling and oversight of manifesting to ensure compliance
• Maintains accurate electronic and paper records, including journey logs, personal flight and duty records, and aircraft technical logbook entries
• Reports all aircraft mechanical irregularities by recording them in the aircraft's paper and electronic technical logs and ensures that the aircraft is airworthy before, during, and after all flights
• Facilitates communications with the customer and ensures Bristow is represented in a professional manner
• Stays up to date on all Bristow operational and safety procedures
• Complies with other duties and assignments as determined by the Lead Pilot / Director of Operations

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Captain in offshore helicopter operations, preferably on the AW139
• Demonstrated flight experience meeting the following minimum requirements: 3,000 total flight hours; 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC); 1,200 flight hours on multi-engine helicopters
• Valid ANAC AW139 Type Rating
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher preferred
• Valid U.S. visa
• Commitment to Bristow Group's Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Passion, and Progress
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels while supporting a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

Why Join Bristow?

At Bristow, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and customer service. We value teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering our employees the opportunity to develop their careers within a global aviation services organization.

Bristow Group

Bristow Group With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, Bristow Group is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated, and one of two helicopter service providers to the offshore energy industry with global operations. With recent acquisitions of premium regional air carriers, Bristow provides point-to-point scheduled and charter transportation services, combining fixed-wing with rotary-wing services to clients around the world. Bristow has proudly served the offshore oil transport industry in major exploration and production arenas for 60 years and has been responsible for many industry-leading technological innovations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Bristow Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Bristow Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 337-335-2304 or [e-mail].