Touring BK117/H145 VRLL Aerial Work Pilots – Papua New Guinea

BK117 / H145 Helicopter Pilot – Papua New Guinea

Type of Job: Touring (28 days on 28 days)

Location: Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Work Authorization: Company will arrange Work Permit and Work Visa

About Us

A Papua New Guinean (PNG) based Helicopter Company specialising in the support of oil and gas, mining industry, precision construction, seismic and general charter operations. We also provide lifting support for remote construction projects.

We are currently looking for type rated pilots for BK117 and H145. The position is full time to pilots who are experienced and proficient in long line precision and bush flying. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, resilient and with a can-do attitude. We welcome licensed pilots who are type rated. Candidates would ideally have bush & jungle experience and preferably extensive longline (30m +) skills & comfortable working at DA’s exceeding 10k’. Precision external load placement skills are mandatory.

The positions will predominantly be based at remote field site locations throughout PNG. If you are resilient and prepared to rise to the challenging workload and environmental conditions, we would love to hear from you.

MAIN DUTIES

In any emergency, the Pilot-in-Command shall take any action considered necessary to preserve the safety of the aircraft, its passengers or cargo including:

· Following any course of action that is deemed necessary to complete a flight safely

· Deviating from prescribed routes, methods, procedures or minima to the extent required to deal with the emergency

· Keeping the appropriate ATS Unit informed regarding progress of the flight, actions and intentions

Following an emergency, the Pilot-in-Command shall:

· Inform the Chief Pilot immediately after landing of any departure from regulatory requirements or Company procedures

· Submit a written report to the Chief Pilot within twenty-four hours of the incident in the event of an accident or serious incident, control access to the aircraft and notify and report in accordance with Rule Part 12.

General Responsibilities

The Pilot-in-Command is responsible to the Chief Pilot for:

· Compliance with the requirements of the Exposition relevant to the operation being conducted

· The conduct of the flight including the safety of persons and cargo

· Ensuring the aircraft is loaded within limits

· Ensuring refuelling operations are supervised and ensuring refuelling is conducted in accordance with the Operations Manual

· Where no Company ground staff are in attendance, safe and efficient passenger embarkation/disembarkation

· Maintaining passenger discipline in flight

· Ensuring no person enters the aircraft who is obviously under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or drugs, except as a medical patient under proper care

· Validity and accuracy of all transmissions from the aircraft

· Compliance with all applicable ATS instructions and reporting requirements

· Ensuring passengers are briefed in accordance with the Operations Manual

· Ensuring flight plans are terminated

· Operating the aircraft in accordance with all applicable conditions and limitations contained in the MEL

· Complying with any instructions suspending or restricting flight operations

· Contacting the Maintenance Controller where maintenance is required away from base

· Maintaining a sound knowledge of Civil Aviation Rules relating to flight operations

· Making his logbooks available when requested

· Ensuring only approved lifting gear is used in external load operations

· Maintaining assigned aircraft in a clean and presentable condition.

· Complying with the Company Code of Conduct

· Specific Pre-Flight Responsibilities

The Pilot-in-Command shall ensure:

· The flight is authorized

· All required flight documentation is lodged in the aircraft

· He is familiar with the flight manual requirements, placards and instrument markings, emergency equipment and procedures

· A pre-flight inspection is carried out in accordance with the schedule contained in the Maintenance Control Manual (an extract of which is lodged in the aircraft with the Technical Log) and all pilot maintenance is carried out

· Maximum all up weight will be within limits

· The C of G is calculated and within limits

· A flight plan is lodged

· Appropriate meteorological information is obtained for departure, enroute, destination and alternate aerodromes

· NOTAMs are studied

· The Maintenance Log is checked, any recorded discrepancies have either been cleared or correctly deferred, any MEL conditions /limitations identified and the aircraft has sufficient operating hours remaining to permit the planned flight to be completed

· The required instruments and equipment for the flight to be undertaken are installed and operative

· Fuel and oil quantities are adequate for the flight and the reserves of fuel prescribed in the Company fuel policy are available

· Required role equipment is installed correctly

· All cargo and baggage is positioned according to the approved loading system and secured in a manner which will prevent movement in flight

· Performance requirements in the aircraft flight manual for take off and landing can be complied with

· Obstacle clearance at the point of departure and destination is considered

· Any passengers are briefed on safety requirements and use of emergency equipment, and where applicable, on the importance of not interfering or manipulating the aircraft controls.

· As pilot, he is in a fit state to perform his assigned duties

· prior to take off passenger seat belts are fastened and all doors and hatches correctly locked.

· Ensuring all pilot maintenance is carried out before the flight add to Specific Post-Flight Responsibilities

· Flight is recorded individually in the Tech Log as soon as possible after the flight or series of flights are completed

· Details of each flight are accurately and progressively entered his logbook in a legible and permanent manner

· All discrepancies are recorded in the Maintenance Log at the termination of the flight.

· Completed maintenance logs are forwarded to Maintenance Control without delay

· Post flight inspections and actions are completed in accordance with Ops Manual Procedures

· Duty records are completed as soon as possible after the flight or series of flights

Minimum Qualifications:

ATPL/CPL

3,000 hours TT

2,500 hours PIC

500 hours Multi Engine

150 ft long line capable

Desirable Qualifications:

IFR Rating

Precision external load placement skills is mandatory

Previous experience as a remote base pilot

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work within a multi-cultural team

Contact details:

Please email your resume at hrd.manager@heliniugini.com

Applications Close: 31 October 2023