Safety Officer / Helicopter Engineer - | Yacht-Based | Med & Caribbean

Posted 3 days ago

elestaNew York (NY)

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About the role

A private Family Office is seeking a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135), combining maintenance responsibility with an onboard safety-crew role.

The Role: Full line and base maintenance responsibility for the aircraft, onboard the yacht's support vessel Onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergency scenarios Coordination with the aircraft's CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht's technical team Roster 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, though in practice flexible around operational need — off time coordinated directly with the operating captain team rather than a rigid fixed pattern.

Requirements: EASA Part 66 (or UK CAA/GCAA equivalent) B1/B2 licence valid type rating or ability to obtain one Significant helicopter maintenance experience; VIP, yacht-based or offshore operational background strongly preferred Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification an advantage Fluent English Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons

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