AWOffshore Hoist & NVG SAR Captain

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Heli Service USA is proud to be the first and only helicopter operator supporting the development of offshore wind in the United States. We have a proven track record of performance having been ready for our customers on-time and are currently serving all developers and major tier-1 suppliers. Heli Service USA is a Veteran owned and operated business, staffed locally, with over fifty percent of our employees having served in the military.

Heli Service USA has been able to build off their over three decades in operation, supporting offshore wind customers with crew-transfer, hoisting, cargo, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).

Heli Service USA is looking for a dynamic and experienced aviator to support offshore wind farm construction, operations, maintenance, and medical evacuation. The pilot will serve as a line Captain operating the Leonardo AW169 helicopter day and night (under NVG’s). This position is primarily based at Quonset State Airport (RI) with occasional requirements to support operations at our Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MA) location, including repositioning aircraft and remaining on-site at the hangar as needed to accommodate passenger pickup schedules.

• Leonardo AW169 Offshore IFR, Hoisting, NVG LIMSAR / HEMS Captain.
• Conduct helicopter hoist operations to/from ships, platforms, and wind turbines, both day & night (NVG), including LIMSAR and helicopter EMS operations.
• Act as the ultimate authority of the aircraft, ensuring the safety of the helicopter and all its occupants.
• Conduct a thorough brief and debrief of crew/passengers.
• Ensure compliance with all company manuals, procedures, flight, and duty time limitations.
• Assist the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Managing Director in any additional tasks.

• FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate
  - Rotorcraft-Helicopter
• FAA Instrument
  - Helicopter Rating
• FAA 1st Class Medical Certification.
• 2,000 hours Total Time
• 500 hours Multi-Crew Helicopter
• Night SAR and/or Hoist Experience
• Requirements Outlined in 14 CFR 135.243

• 25 hours AW-169 time;
• IFR experience in actual IMC
• Part 135 Experience
• Offshore Experience

• Complete annual training as required by company policy and law on an annual basis in a timely manner.
• Read all newsletters and bulletins to remain current on policies, procedures, and developments as well as to meet all company compliance standards.
• Employment at Heli Service USA is contingent on successful completion of training and release to the line by the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and/or Director of Training at the completion of the required line training period.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening must be completed and approved in accordance with DOT/FAA regulations prior to employment commencement.

Exposure to loud noises, aviation related chemicals, and frequently moving objects at a high velocity.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling, keyboarding, speaking. Additional physical demands may be required.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Heli Service USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including group…