AW169 HEMS Co-Pilot/Aircrew-New Zealand
AW169 HEMS Co-Pilot/Aircrew Officer
Company: Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd
The opportunity | Ngā whakaritenga o te mahi
We have an opportunity for a dual role co-pilot and Aircrew Officer (ACO) to join us in a fulltime role working in a HEMS operation engaged in day and night operations. This is a full-time permanent position based in Ardmore.
Role Responsibilities:
Our Co-pilot/Aircrew Officers are experts in:
Piloting as co-pilot and supporting the pilot in command in the conduct of flying operations.
ACO duties including all facets of hoist and confined area operations.
The ability to work well in a team environment, especially when under pressure, and communicate effectively with crew, patients, families, and stakeholders is as important as your technical skills.
About you | He kōrero mōu
You will be someone with:
Essential Qualifications as Co-Pilot:
CPL (H)
Instrument Rating exam credit.
Unrestricted Night rating.
Essential Qualifications as an ACO
Must have a valid NZ driver’s license or be eligible to apply for one.
Desirable qualifications:
Instrument Rating (H) or (A)
NVG experience.
SAR/HEMS/EMS experience.
Qualified, experienced winch operator with authorisations for all aspects of hoisting.
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) qualification & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) experience.
Attributes and Behaviors:
Have empathy and excellent communication skills.
Work well in a team under pressure and be able to work roster shifts.
Be culturally sensitive, able to work with a diverse group of patients.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
IT literate.
Main Responsibilities:
Carry out duties as a HEMS Co-Pilot/ACO in accordance with CAA requirements and the Northern Rescue exposition.
Undertake aviation related duties on behalf of Northern Rescue.
Regular liaison with colleagues, HEMS crew, engineering and appropriate third parties.
Assist with operational and training requirements.
Maintain and demonstrate an active interest in the overall activities of NRHL and reflect the organization’s vision, mission, and values in all communications with the public.
Be prepared to attend occasional promotional or fundraising events either as part of a team or as an individual to support and promote our activities.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in New Zealand.
About us | He kōrero tenei mo tatou
Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited are proud to serve the people of the Northern Region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Patients, whanau, and people are at the center of everything we do. We work across clinical and aviation domains to strive to provide early, safe, high quality and equitable access to pre-hospital and patient transport healthcare. Our people are highly motivated and work to provide optimal patient care that protects life.
Our teams work a roster of four days on, four days off. We have comfortable accommodation at our Ardmore base and close by, designed to support this type of work arrangement for those on duty.
This is a role where you can go home each day truly knowing that you have made a difference in your community. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Come and join the diverse group working with us in Support roles, CCP roles, Pilot roles, Aircrew officer and Doctor roles – all unified by a desire to do something great each day.
Are you interested yet?
If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the Northern region of New Zealand and are excited by this role, apply today.
Applications close 5pm 12 March 2024
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