Helicopter Engineer - ACH135 | Yacht-Based | Med & Caribbean

Family Office; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Office seeks a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135). The role combines aircraft maintenance with onboard safety-crew duties aboard the yacht, ensuring ongoing airworthiness and safe flight operations.

Responsibilities include full line and base maintenance on the aircraft, acting as onboard safety-crew, and coordinating with the CAMO and the yacht’s technical team.

Qualifications

• Licensed helicopter engineer with VIP/yacht-based or offshore operational background preferred.
• Fluent English spoken and written.
• Based in Europe with ability to reposition between Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons.

Responsibilities

• Full line and base maintenance for the Airbus ACH135 onboard the yacht’s support vessel.
• Onboard safety-crew member supporting the pilot during flight operations and emergencies.
• Coordinate with CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht’s technical team.

Skills

Helicopter maintenance

English fluency

VIP/yacht/offshore ops experience

Safety-crew qualifications

Education

EASA Part 66 B1/B2 license

Job description

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