Senior Helicopter Pilot – EMS, Survey & Utility Ops (Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Type ratings and advanced pilot培训

Job summary

Our client in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a highly skilled Helicopter Pilot with a CPL and IR to lead diverse operations including aerial surveying and EMS. The role requires extensive flight hours, PIC experience, and a strong safety record.

You’ll train for type ratings on multiple helicopter platforms and work within a professional team. Expect a safety-focused culture, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and flight hours in

Qualifications

• CPL with Helicopter rating and IR required.
• Minimum 1500 total flight hours with 1000 PIC.
• Specific type ratings relevant to fleet (e.g., Bell 206, AS350) advantageous.
• Excellent health and ability to pass Class 1 Medical.

Responsibilities

• Pilot helicopters safely and efficiently per regulations and policy.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft, systems and equipment.
• Plan routes considering weather, terrain and ops constraints.
• Operate aircraft systems effectively and maintain logs.
• Communicate with ATC, crew and passengers; support mission profiles.
• Participate in recurrent training and safety programs.

Skills

Safety focus

Decision making

Flight planning

Team player

Education

CPL with Helicopter rating

Instrument Rating (IR)

Job description

Our client in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a highly skilled Helicopter Pilot with a CPL and IR to lead diverse operations including aerial surveying and EMS. The role requires extensive flight hours, PIC experience, and a strong safety record.

You’ll train for type ratings on multiple helicopter platforms and work within a professional team. Expect a safety-focused culture, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and flight hours in