CHC vacancies for Ireland / hoist operator needs a paramedic license
At the SAR Ireland the hoist operator has a paramedic license.
He will start as winchman with a PHECC license as Paramedic, and after a certain of time he can go for a position as Hoist Operator.
Sorry to say, but CHC SAR Ireland has dual rated crew onboard the S61N.
If you will noticed the publication of job vacancies, its never a hoist operator that has to be fulfilled, always the winchman.
I know, its maybe a late respond to this topic, but I'm afraid I'm talking with my own experiences at the SAR Eire.