Pilot

🚁 Join Our Skilled Flight Operations Team – Gulf Helicopters Company

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced Pilots / Captains, preferably with operational experience on the AW139 and/or AW189
, to join our Operations Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company helicopters and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism always.

• Maintain full familiarity with applicable Qatar and international aviation legislation and recognized aviation practices.
• Maintain proficiency with all relevant sections of the Company Operations Manual.
• Exercise complete authority to safeguard helicopter operations, passengers, crew, and cargo.
• Ensure all crew and passengers comply with safety briefings and operational procedures.
• Ensure completion of pre‑flight inspections, Daily Airworthiness Inspections, and verification of all mandatory documentation.
• Supervise helicopter refueling when a Company Engineer is not present, ensuring correct fuel grade, water checks, and fire safety measures.

• Conduct thorough passenger safety briefings covering seat belts, exits, jettison systems, life raft deployment, beacon use, and electronic device restrictions.
• Ensure all crew members are secured and focused solely on operational duties during critical flight phases.
• Exercise authority to refuse boarding to any passenger who may pose a safety risk.

• Validate weather reports to ensure compliance with Company operational minima.
• Ensure helicopter performance, weight and balance remain within acceptable limits.
• Decide on dispatching helicopters with MEL‑permitted unserviceabilities.
• Apply additional safety margins when deemed necessary.
• Maintain continuous listening watch on assigned communication frequencies.

• Coach and develop direct subordinates to promote competency and safety culture.
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Operations, and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to third‑party maintenance procedures while away from base.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager / Deputy Operations Manager.

• Flight hours completed without safety incidents.
• Number of safety issues encountered during flights.
• Passenger and client feedback levels.

• ICAO ATPL H.
• Must have AW139/AW189 rating and 100 hours P1 on type.
• 3000 total flight hours.
• 1500 total command time.
• 1200 total PIC multi‑engine.
• 100 hours night.
• Must hold a valid Class 1.
• ELP4 or higher.

• As specified in the GHC Operations Manual, with preference given to candidates with extensive operational experience on AW139 and/or AW189, including offshore, SAR, or multi‑crew operations.
• Proven experience in PIC duties on medium or heavy twin‑engine helicopters.

• Strong working knowledge of QCAA (JAR), EASA, and familiarity with FAA regulations.
• Solid technical understanding to work closely with Engineering teams and interpret helicopter operational issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and client‑facing communication skills.

• Approve or deny boarding of passengers.
• Initiate and recommend flight safety improvements.
• Authorize emergency procedures when applicable.

• Innovation & Initiative.
• Proactiveness.
• Customer Focus.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving.
• Professionalism, Ethics & Integrity.
• Clear Communication.
• Leadership & People Management.

If you meet the above qualifications and have experience on the AW139 and/or AW189, please submit your updated CV along with:

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.