Helicopter Jobs 2023

[ShyTorque]

I’d say that probably sums it up!

[Hughes500]

Bravo but does the heli have the fuel to fly 2 hours with IFR reserves ?

[Bravo73]

Originally Posted by Hughes500

Bravo but does the heli have the fuel to fly 2 hours with IFR reserves ?

I imagine that an EC45 could do that (and more), if it wished.

But, no, it would be little point to fly 2hrs to then fly an ILS. Not many baddies hang out at the end of an ILS.

[SilsoeSid]

Not many baddies hang out at the end of an ILS.

Not been to Birmingham then!
Sheldon Country Park m/bike pursuits were an absolute blast… or so someone told me ​​​​​​​

[Thud_and_Blunder]

Plus 1 to SilsoeSid's post - my very first solo task as a civ pilot was a 50+ minute pursuit (stolen estate car, oldest occupant 15, driver 13..) right underneath the ILS to 15 at Brum in marginal-limit VFR. As a side-note, the driver had already finished his youth custody before I left 2 years later, and was arrested again almost immediately afterward for virtually identical behaviour.

[heliboy999]

Originally Posted by hargreaves99

NPAS dropped the IR requirement in 2019 as they could not attract any applicants. They still struggle to recruit. They strongly prefer ex-mil people, most civvy people that join leave after a year or so.

I strongly disagree. There are many "Civvy" pilots in NPAS at the moment and most of those have been there for years.
A few have not made it through training as well as some Ex Mil pilots.

The biggest hurdle for a lot of Non Military and on-shore applicants is the Night hours requirement. Some High hour HEMS pilots have very little night hours.
That's starting to change now with NVG and Multi crew ops but there are still a lot of suitable pilots without the necessary night hours to get in the door.

[MightyGem]

Originally Posted by Bravo73

In order to fly the 2hrs+ across the country to get to a job?

And once at the job, how do you let down to VMC? IR not required and those that got one(paid for by NPAS when the requirement came out) had problems keeping it current.

[feathering tickles]

More info on SM about the Helicentre Manchester job.

[EESDL]

Well done you for bringing it back to thread

[hargreaves99]

What's going on at Helicente Leicester? They have at least 4 vacancies for various roles

[feathering tickles]

Helicentre Manchester Recruiting FI(H)

Helicentre Manchester (UK) are looking for a FI(H). They are a very busy school. They tell me there’s good prospects for the right applicant to progress into AOC flying.

[Medevac999]

I see GH are advertising again in Doha. Anyone have a update on working conditions there?

[feathering tickles]

Helicentre Manchester & Liverpool has expanded it’s training fleet and is recruiting an Instructor and Line Pilot.

[hargreaves99]

NPAS hiring again

https://helijobs.net/2023/07/ec135-1...ots-england-2/

a single pilot IR is needed now.

[Jacen]

AS355NP Flight Instructor Required

Looking for a experienced instructor on AS355NP to give ground school and flight training. All transportation and accommodation will be provided to and from the facilities. This is initially a once off requirement but could lead to yearly recurrent training. Due to the nature of the operation highly experienced instructors on type would be preferable.

Please PM for further details, daily S&T will be discussed.

[MightyGem]

Originally Posted by hargreaves99

a single pilot IR is needed now.

They can't seem to make their minds up about that.

[ChoppaHick]

Hello, I'm a EC155 IR ATPL H

Originally Posted by 212man

A small offshore operator in Romania is looking for EC155 pilots (but will take 365 N3 too and give a differences course). Basic requirements are:

EASA ATPL(H)
- Total hours as a minimum: 2500 FH
- Total hours as PIC: 1500 FH
- Total hours on 155: min 100
- O&G Experience

The operation is based in Constanta, with a 4 weeks on 4 weeks off rotation. Attractive accommodation provided - modern 1 bedroom apartment on beach front.

PM me if interested, for details.

Hello, I would be very interested in this position and I can start immediately.
I hold and EASA ATPL H IR and I've also been typed and have experience in the EC155.

please contact me via email [email protected] or by phone [phone]

Thank you,
Christopher

[Cabby]

Originally Posted by MightyGem

They can't seem to make their minds up about that.

Wonder how many NPAS pilots are approaching their 60th birthday?

[212man]

Originally Posted by ChoppaHick

Hello, I would be very interested in this position and I can start immediately.
I hold and EASA ATPL H IR and I've also been typed and have experience in the EC155.

please contact me via email [email protected] or by phone [phone]

Thank you,
Christopher

I’ll WhatsApp you…..

[Cleavage]

Used to be indecisive...

Originally Posted by MightyGem

They can't seem to make their minds up about that.

Seems they can't make up their mind even while posting the advert, as the job description varies between that on Helijobs and that on the actual NPAS website:

...500 hours PIC overland under VMC and a single pilot helicopter Instrument Rating...

Helijobs website

...500 hours PIC overland under VMC and significant low flying experience. You will also need to demonstrate instrument flying experience....

NPAS website

The NPAS website also suggests they are reviewing the minimum 1500hrs down to 1000hrs

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