About This Role
This role involves operating as Pilot-in-Command of Aloula Helicopters for company operations, with potential assignments as Pilot-in-Command of Small Helicopters or Second-in-Command of Medium Helicopters. The pilot ensures safe and efficient flight operations, compliance with regulations, and crew supervision, and may conduct search and rescue or medical evacuation missions.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for complete knowledge of operating procedures in assigned aircraft
- Assist Pilot-in-Command in carrying out duties when assigned as Second-in-Command
- Perform visual inspections to assure aircraft worthiness
- Assure all documents are completed in compliance with Government Regulations and company policy
- Obtain flight clearances and weather reports to assure safe flight route or cancel flight if safe weather conditions do not exist
- Check all paperwork related to the flight such as passenger and cargo manifests, routes, and destination
- Monitor loading/off-loading of passengers and cargo to assure no injury or damage occurs
- Direct crew members and passengers in case of any emergency to ensure that safety procedures are understood and successfully executed
- Supervise and direct crew members in performance of their duties to ensure that functions are performed correctly
- Pilot the aircraft in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures set forth by Government Regulations, the aircraft manufacturer, and company policy or guidelines
- Train and develop new Saudi Co-Pilots, or Captains-in-Training in accordance with FAA and company regulations
- Advise the Aviation Manager, Helicopter Chief Pilot, and Fleet Captain of anything which may impede safety of operation
- Perform additional flight or ground duties as assigned by the Aviation Manager, Helicopter Chief Pilot, or Fleet Captain
- Conduct Search and Rescue Operations offshore and/or onshore in Kingdom when tasked
- Conduct Emergency Medical Evacuation to transport patients to/from company or government hospitals in Kingdom or out of Kingdom as requested
Requirements
- Technical education in Aviation, Field of Study: Helicopter Pilot
- 4000 helicopter flight hours
- 9 years of experience in the special field
- GACA Commercial/Pilot license
- GACA Medical Certificate
- GACA with instrument rating