SARS / HEMS Pilot AW139
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE (SUMMARY)
The Pilot is an integral part of the SAR crew and operates under the direction of the Duty Captain when on duty. This is an advanced-level position with a helicopter rescue unit and requires a current instrument rating on type. As a SAR Pilot, the PI must be highly proficient in Search and Rescue Operations for day and NVG flight.
The PI is required to maintain satisfactory annual flight evaluations for Standardization, Instrument Flight, NVG, and SAR Mission Operations. The PI will maintain an annual medical evaluation and meet the currency for CRM and HUET/HEEDS training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2000 total Flight Hours Rotary-Wing hours.
• Minimum 1000 PIC hours, with NVG 250 hours with previous SAR experience (minimum NVG 500 without SAR experience)
• Must have a commercial helicopter instrument rating FAA/GCAA, EASA, or military equivalent.
• Must have a current driver’s license and valid passport and must be able to pass a security background check.
EXPERIENCE
• Three years’ experience piloting twin engine helicopter, with a minimum of 2000 flight hours.
• Factory training in aircraft model to be flown or other combination of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• Must possess knowledge of SAR services and regulations.
• Offshore SAR and MEDEVAC experience highly desired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform duties as a pilot of a SAR crew to conduct all Search and Rescue missions assigned, in addition to conducting Medical Evacuation flights.
• Perform all tasks assigned by the PC, assist in mission planning, and prep the aircraft for departure.
• Maintain an in depth knowledge SAR related mission tasks and flight profiles, along with an advanced knowledge in aircraft systems and Search and Rescue flight operations.
• Ensure you meet all ATP requirements during your annual period.
• Perform as Pilot on AW139 as directed by the Pilot-in-Command to accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled flights as well as functional check flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
• Recommend needed changes to the unit program to foster improved proficiency of the system and for all SAR crew members.
• Assist to develop the future SAR strategy to increase the productivity of the SAR support to the UAE community.
• Encourage the development of infrastructure to support search and rescue operations, communications, training, and simulation system.
• Handling any other assigned task from his direct supervisor/ manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Act as aircraft commander in all flight operations.
SUPERVISORY RECEIVED
• Reports directly to the Senior Advisor and responsible to the SAR Commander.
COMMUNICATIONS
• Must be able to communicate well with others, instill a team-work mentality, and lead by example.
OTHER FACTORS
• Must possess knowledge of SAR services and regulations.
• Must have current or have ability to pass and maintain FAA, EASA, and/or GCAA flight physical.
• Must be able to pass hands-on flight evaluation as a SAR Pilot.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all computer office applications. • Must have strong charismatic and delegating attributes.
• Must work well with other departments.
• Must possess knowledge of SAR services and regulations
