Deputy Chief Pilot

The Helicopter Company

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Pilot for the supervision of pilots and the effective management of their training and duties.

• Support the Chief Pilot for:

• Maintenance of flying standards and regular supervision of pilots to eliminate non-standard procedures. This will include proficiency checks & line checks carried out in the course of normal operations.

• Allocating suitable pilots for tasks and special mission in coordination with the DFO.

• Compiling, monitoring and collecting Flight Time Limitations records.

• Allocating aircraft to tasks in conjunction with the Technical Operations Department.

• Maintaining flight documentation and a register of landing sites

• Crew Rostering

• Drafting Operations Manual amendments

• Monitoring the fleet compliance with GACARs requirements for further introduction of new equipment (i.e., EFB, NVG, etc;)

• Writing technical notices and bulletins relating standards, regulatory requirements and operation of the aircraft

• Assist with Safety tasks as requested by the Chief Pilot;

• Act as the overseer and support for the new pilots to address key concerns impacting crew morale and performance

• Participate in the hiring process and support on-boarding concerns of pilots, as may be required by the Chief Pilot

• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to work and information.

Experience & Skills

• 9 years or equivalent experience as a pilot.
• Ability to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Ideally previous corporate services experience.
• Good aviation safety record no incident or accident.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to work within a group environment.
• Experience in desert and mountainous areas is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adherence to Rotation Structure.