Hoist Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate the helicopter hoist by day with a 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 and from a moving, rolling and pitching vessel.
• Maintain situational awareness of all hazardous conditions surrounding the operating area and then safely land and drop the hoisted marine pilot/cargo onto the vessel in accordance with TNPA Standard Operating Procedures. Apply Civil Aviation Regulations as well as the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005. Ensure port efficiency with regards to operation of TNPA helicopter service.
• Position outputs: testing of truck and aircraft fuel samples.
• Conduct pre‑flight inspection of TNPA helicopter and hoist.
• Collect helicopter hoist bumper, cycles and engine cycles data.
• Perform daily helicopter compressor wash.
• Weekly maintenance of helicopter hoist cable wash/retention.
• Operate fuel truck.
• Refuel the helicopter.
• Deliver helicopter safety briefings for authorized boarding passengers.
• Assist at other bases with the duties of a helicopter hoist operation.
• Assist engineering department when requested.
• Capture hoist log data.
• Ensure safe and accurate pattering of the aircraft over a moving, rolling and pitching vessel under day operations.
• Conduct safe offshore hoisting of marine pilots and stationary or moving vessels under day operations in accordance with TNPA Aviation SOP.
• Perform safe offshore slinging of cargo onto moving, rolling, pitching vessels.
• Conduct search and rescue, VIP and casualty evacuation flights as a helicopter hoist operator in accordance with TNPA requirements under day operations.
• Prepare and conduct cabin safety during all operations of flight.
• Render cabin first aid if necessary during patient transfer.
• Comply with SAMSA and National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
• Ensure no unauthorized personnel are carried on board the helicopter.

Grade 12. English language proficiency. 1 year general aviation experience. Proof of previous hoisting experience on helicopters will be an advantage. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services will be advantageous.

• Decision making
• Multi‑tasking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Self‑discipline
• 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.