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

Elesta; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elesta seeks a licensed Helicopter Engineer for a yacht-based VIP operation (Airbus ACH135). You will oversee full maintenance on the aircraft aboard the yacht's support vessel and function as onboard safety-crew, assisting the pilot during flights and emergencies.

The role requires EASA Part 66 B1/B2 with possible type-rating, English fluency, and readiness to move between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons as needed. Expect a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off roster with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• EASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence with valid type rating or ability to obtain one.
• Significant helicopter maintenance experience, VIP/yacht/offshore background preferred.
• Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification is a plus.
• Fluent English required.
• Based in Europe; willingness to reposition between seasons.

Responsibilities

• Full line and base maintenance for the helicopter on the yacht's support vessel.
• Serve as onboard safety-crew member supporting the pilot during flight and in emergencies.
• Coordinate with CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and yacht's technical team.

Skills

Helicopter maintenance

B1/B2 licence

VIP/yacht/offshore experience

Safety-crew qualification

Fluent English

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