JOB PURPOSE

This position provides airborne response in the performance of law enforcement, HEMS, rapid transportation and other police operations for the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) utilizing an Airbus EC/H145 Helicopter. The post holder will be required to perform a comprehensive range of assignments consistently and effectively.

DIMENSIONS

The post holder must be an experienced aircraft pilot capable of performing a comprehensive range of assignments in a full functioning capacity, available for duty 24 hours a day, under the direction of the Unit Commanding Officer. The post holder will on an average clock 200 flight hours per year, with 50% of flights being Proactive/Regular and the remaining 50% being Reactive/Emergency flights.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

I. Piloting Aircraft - Practical (90%)

i. Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in flight operation of the Helicopter;

ii. Pilot the Helicopter at various times throughout the day and in all weather conditions including but not limited to flying at low altitudes and low air speeds;

iii. Pilot the Helicopter on regular scheduled operations as well as reactively responding to emergency flight needs;

iv. Maintaining the safety of the Helicopter, crew, cargo and passengers, including assisting RCIPS personnel with operational requirements while airborne; and v. Transporting staff by air in relation to their role.

II. Piloting Aircraft - Technical (10%)

i. Understand and comprehend visual aids such as maps, navigational charts, manuals, three dimensional displays and operate an aircraft radio in order to perform flight operations; and

ii. Perform mathematical calculations associated with aircraft operations. 2

iii. Read periodical publications and Airworthiness Directives from the FAA and continuously apply best practices for helicopter operation based on information and directives to facilitate efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Commissioner Of Police Unit

Commanding Officer

Helicopter Pilot

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is the primary law enforcement agency in the British overseas territory of the Cayman Islands and serves all three of the Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Demographically, the Cayman Islands estimated population is about circa 65,000 representing a mix of more than 100 nationalities. The vast majority of people reside on Grand Cayman with Cayman Brac being the second most populated with appx. 2,000 residents, followed by Little Cayman with appx. 200 permanent residents. The post holder will assist with keeping our borders safe both on land and over sea, assist with any Search and Rescue operations needed and aid the RCIPS with rapid transport and other police operations. The mission of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is to make the Cayman Islands a peaceful place to live, a safe place to visit and a secure place to maintain an international financial centre for both the residents and the 1.9 million visitors per year.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The post holder must possess:

i. Current Commercial Pilot License to operate Airbus EC/H145 Helicopter, with medical certificate (class 1 or equivalent);

ii. Minimum of 3,000 hours helicopter flight time, of which 1,500 hours should have been pilot in command, with a minimum of 200 hours night flying experience;

iii. Minimum of 1,000 hours of multi-engine turbine flying;

iv. H145 type rating with minimum 50 hours experience;

v. Experience in flying over water during day and night missions; vi. Excellent written and verbal communications skills;

vii. Excellent administrative skills in maintaining and organizing records, log books and other documentation relating to police flight operations and missions;

viii. Previous experience in a Police, HEMS, SAR or Military role, with overwater operations experience; 3

ix. Experience of Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) operations.

In addition, the post holder will be required to demonstrate:

i. The ability to work accurately under pressure, managing time effectively and adhering to strict deadlines;

ii. Must be able to critically assess problem situations, consider all options and undertake effective decision-making analysis with confidence and certainty; and

iii. Maintain a professional level of expertise and awareness concerning developments in aviation technology.

ASSIGNMENT AND PLANNING OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to exercise judgement in the planning and execution of work assignments and flight schedules prioritizing as necessary whilst ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

There will be no direct supervision of staff.

OTHER WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The post-holder will cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues within the Service and other staff across the service in order to provide advice, assistance and make recommendations when necessary.

2. The post holder will liaise with members of the public, other government agencies and departments, including emergency services, CAA or air traffic controllers, airport controllers and ground units to enhance operational effectiveness.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROLS

The post holder is to ensure compliance with CAA regulations and safety requirements and monitor flying periods, within the requirements of a flight time limitation scheme. If nominated as the Unit Chief Pilot, or operating as the Unit Chief Pilot in the absence of the nominated Chief Pilot, the post holder will be accountable to the Unit Executive Officer for the following as required under the Police Air Operators Manual (PAOM):

i. The safe, efficient and effective utilization of the unit's aircraft, consistent with the procedures, regulations and limitations laid down in the PAOM;

ii. Continuously update the PAOM;

iii. Produce a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for each aircraft type operated which, when agreed by the CAACI, shall form part of the PAOM Part 2;

iv. Issue procedures in the PAOM Part 2, for an aircraft commander to check the serviceability of radio and navigation equipment and flight instruments, as appropriate for the type of flight to be undertaken;

v. Ensure that all unit flight crew licenses, medical certificates and the training requirements in Part D of this document are kept up-to-date;

vi. Ensure that the contents of all training checks reflect the training requirements set out in Part D of this document;

vii. Issue notices to flight crew on operational, administrative and engineering matters;

viii. Ensure that the tasks allotted to a pilot are commensurate with his training, experience level and ability;

ix. Roster pilots in accordance with their abilities and in compliance with the operators' 4 approved Flight Times Limitations (FTL) Scheme;

x. Vet commanders' FTL discretion reports;

xi. Periodically review and vet post-flight documentation.

xii. Issue Flight Safety Instructions.

xiii. Complete standard and line training inclusive of operational training, flight crew line competence checks and emergency procedures.

xiv. Schedule flight competence checks and ensure that the contents and frequency of such checks meet all statutory requirements

PROBLEM/KEY FEATURES

The post holder must maintain confidentiality and trust at all times and on all matters; and may on occasions be required to deal with issues of sensitive and/or confidential nature. The post holder is required to cope with the psychological and physiological pressures of stressful, hostile, adversarial and/or hazardous flight operations. The post holder must undergo and successfully complete local and international background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The post holder must be adaptable, flexible and willing to work beyond normal working hours, as required, to ensure that deadlines are met in an efficient and effect manner.

Royal Cayman Islands Police Service

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