Welkom External-Load Helicopter Pilot — Contract

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Flight hours exposure

Per diem

Accommodation

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Helicopter Pilot to lead external load operations from Welkom, Free State. The role requires advanced piloting skills, rigorous safety discipline, and extensive hands-on experience with heavy lifting tasks across industrial sectors.

The position emphasizes managing complex flight operations, conducting pre-flight checks, and maintaining meticulous flight logs. A challenging contract with significant flight hours and deployment-based benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 2500 total flight hours, at least 1000 hours in command.
• Minimum 500 hours of verified external load operations.
• CPL or ATPL with helicopter rating; Instrument rating preferred; NVG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pilot helicopters safely and efficiently for external load operations.
• Plan and execute flight missions including route, fuel, and risk assessments.
• Manage securing and transporting external loads with proper rigging and balance.
• Maintain situational awareness: weather, terrain, and air traffic.

Skills

External load operations

Flight planning

Safety focus

Education

CPL/ATPL helicopter rating

Instrument Rating

NVG qualification (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 invites an experienced Helicopter Pilot to lead external load operations from Welkom, Free State. The role requires advanced piloting skills, rigorous safety discipline, and extensive hands-on experience with heavy lifting tasks across industrial sectors.

The position emphasizes managing complex flight operations, conducting pre-flight checks, and maintaining meticulous flight logs. A challenging contract with significant flight hours and deployment-based benefits is offered.