AW169 Offshore Pilot in Command (Hoist / IFR)

HeliService USA is looking for dynamic and experienced aviators to support offshore windfarm construction, operations, and maintenance. Pilots will serve as an AW-169 hoist line captain. This position will be locally based at Falmouth, MA, with some travel to Quonset State Airport, RI, and Philadelphia, PA (AWPC).  

Pilot must reside within 30-minutes of Falmouth, MA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve primarily as a multi-pilot hoist and IFR captain in the offshore environment.
• Conduct helicopter hoist operations to / from ships, platforms and wind turbines.
• Maintain ultimate authority for 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.
• Participate in the safety process and implementation of an SMS.
• Assist Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Managing Director in any additional tasks.

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Rotorcraft-Helicopter
• FAA Instrument - Helicopter Rating
• FAA Second Class Medical (Class I completed prior to hire)
• 2,000 hours Total Time
• 1,500 hours Multi-Crew Helicopter
• Prior hoisting experience (Part 133 Class B/D) or military
• Significant Helicopter IFR Experience

Preferred:

• Airline Transport Pilot – Rotorcraft (must attain within 1-year of employment)
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument
• Previous offshore experience
• 25 hours AW-169 time or;
• 500 hours Leonardo multi-engine time (AW-139, AW-109, etc.)
• Current or Previous Check Airman
• Part 135 Experience
• Training and/or Safety Experience
• SAR Experience

About HeliService USA:

• First operation of its kind in the U.S. to support offshore wind operations.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package with 401k matching.
• Rapidly expanding U.S. Veteran owned & operated small business.
• Opportunities for exchange with German partner company to learn procedures and build from their extensive experience in offshore wind.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and upward mobility.
• HeliService USA is an equal opportunity employer.