Night Hoist Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Operating the helicopter hoist by night with vertical operating reference of the hoist cable, with a marine pilot hanging from the strop/cargo from the cargo hook, whilst verbally positioning the helicopter over the agreed hoisting area onto a moving, rolling and pitching vessel.
• Maintaining situational awareness of all hazardous conditions surrounding the operating area and safely landing the hoisted marine pilot/cargo onto the vessel in accordance with TNPA SOP.
• Application of Civil Aviation Regulations and National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005. Ensuring port efficiency with regards to operation of TNPA helicopter service.
• Testing of truck and aircraft fuel samples.
• Pre‑flight inspection of TNPA helicopter and hoist: hoist bumper, cycles and engine cycles data collection.
• Daily helicopter compressor wash.
• Weekly maintenance of helicopter hoist cable wash/retention.
• Operation of fuel truck and refueling of the helicopter.
• Helicopter safety briefings for authorized boarding passengers.
• Assist at other bases with the duties of a helicopter hoist operation.
• Assist engineering department when requested.
• Capturing hoist log data.
• Safe and accurate pattering of the aircraft over a moving, rolling and pitching vessel under night operations.
• Safe offshore hoisting of marine pilots by night onto stationary and moving vessels in accordance with TNPA Aviation SOP.
• Safe offshore slinging by night of cargo onto moving, rolling and pitching vessels.
• Conduct search and rescue, VIP and casualty evacuation flights as a helicopter hoist operator in accordance with TNPA requirements under night operations.
• Prepare and conduct cabin safety during all operations of flight.
• Render cabin first aid if necessary during patient transfer.
• Compliance with SAMSA and National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005. Ensuring no unauthorized personnel are carried on board the helicopter.

• Grade 12.
• Hold a Hoist Operator Competence certificate on helicopters.
• English language proficiency.
• 3 years general aviation experience.
• Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services is an advantage.
• 1000 hoists / 12–18 months Marine Pilot Service hoisting operational experience.

• Decision making.
• Multi‑tasking.
• Communication.
• Team work.
• Self‑discipline.
• Fatigue management.

• Aviation rules and safety guidelines.
• Helicopter operation procedures & systems.
• Port rules.
• Customer & personal service.
• English language proficiency.
• Radio telephony.

• Control precision.
• Good and clear communication.
• Hand‑arm steadiness.
• Good vision.
• Manual dexterity.
• Gross body equilibrium.
• Time management.
• Active listening.
• Accuracy.
• Good customer service.
• Good depth perception.
• Good coordination.

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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