Pilots - eCTOL Project

Job Description:

Do you want to help shape the future of innovative & sustainable aviation in Norway? This is a unique opportunity to join Bristow and to fly the brand new, fully electric BETA Technologies Alia CTOL aircraft in the Zero and Low Emission Aviation Test Arena.

The eCTOL Commander will be part of a small team of personnel dedicated to carrying out eCTOL flights on the Beta Technologies CX300 Alia aircraft under the requirements of an FAA issued Special Airworthiness Certificate and Norwegian issued permissions within the Zero and Low Emission Test Arena.This temporary role will be based in Stavanger, Norway for 8 months, commencing in June / July 2025, with training being carried out at the Beta Technologies facilities in Vermont, USA.The Test Arena aims to demonstrate the suitability of eCTOL aircraft to integrate into current infrastructure and air operations. It will be based on a cargo use-case and will operate flight routes between Stavanger and Bergen, during both day and night and VFR & IFR conditions.

Key tasks:Flight Operations:

Carry out single-pilot operations in the eCTOL aircraft to achieve the deliverables of the Test Arena project plan
Monitor the aircraft limitations, aircraft performance, fuel checks, navigation, terrain clearance and overall safe conduct of flights
Assist in the development of relevant operational procedures and manuals

Safety & Compliance:

Assist in the development of relevant risk assessments and operational safety case
Maintaining familiarity with relevant EASA & FAA air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures
Observation, maintenance, and compliance of Company SOP’s

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with engineering, operations and other departments to ensure alignment
Be able to present effectively to VIP visitors, senior company personnel, regulators and others on the progress of the Test Arena operation

Skills and Experience:

Ability to work in Norway and European Union states
EASA ATPL (A), with Single Engine endorsement
Ability to gain an FAA Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL) licence
Class One medical certificate with single pilot privileges
Single-engine, single-pilot VFR and IFR experience in similar geography and climate as the operations
At least 1,000 hours total hours aeroplane
At least 500 hours pilot in command (PIC) aeroplane
At least 100 hours instrument flight time as PIC of an ASEL class aircraft
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
The successful candidate must obtain a police certificate.

For more information about the positions, please contact Simon Meakins, Director Advanced Air Mobility EAMEA or Sondre Nordseth, Managing Director Bristow Norway.

Job Ident #: R-0004610

Company Details

Bristow Group

4605 Industrial Drive
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 USA
www.bristowgroup.com

Bristow aims to provide the safest and most efficient helicopter services and aviation support worldwide. We will achieve this by focusing on and committing to:

• Working in innovative partnerships with our customers
• Further developing...

Benefits:
Bristow is committed to attracting and retaining a high-quality, dedicated workforce. Bristow offers competitive benefits packages that can include: • Major medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Supported Manufacturers:
Bell, Sikorsky, Leonardo

Supported Models:
B407, AW139, S-76, S-92

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Job Info

Location

Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Bristow Group

4605 Industrial Drive
New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 USA
www.bristowgroup.com