VIP Helicopter Engineer & Safety Lead (3/3 Rotation)

Elesta; España; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elesta seeks a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP operation (Airbus ACH135). The role combines aircraft maintenance with on-board safety-crew duties on the yacht's support vessel.

Roster is 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, with flexibility to adapt to operational needs. You will coordinate with CAMO and the yacht's technical team and base in Europe, with repositioning between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons.

Qualifications

• EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence with valid type rating or ability to obtain one
• Extensive helicopter maintenance experience, VIP/yacht-based preferred
• Fluent English, based in Europe with seasonal repositioning between the Med and Caribbean
• Offshore/safety-crew qualifications advantageous

Responsibilities

• Perform full line and base maintenance for the Airbus helicopter aboard the yacht's support vessel
• Act as onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergencies
• Coordinate with CAMO/airworthiness provider and yacht technical team to maintain readiness and compliance

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

VIP/yacht-based operations

Safety-crew / hoist / rescue

EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence

Fluent English

Education

EASA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence

Job description

Elesta seeks a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP operation (Airbus ACH135). The role combines aircraft maintenance with on-board safety-crew duties on the yacht's support vessel.

Roster is 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, with flexibility to adapt to operational needs. You will coordinate with CAMO and the yacht's technical team and base in Europe, with repositioning between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons.