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BIH regularly recruits for pilots, engineers, administration and aviation sales personnel to add to its talented 150-strong air and ground teams. Our current vacancies are listed below. Should you be interested in applying for a role, please forward your CV to the details provided and we will be in touch.

Flex Contract – B1.3 Licensed Engineer

British International Helicopters Services Ltd operate AW189, S61 and AS365 N2 type helicopters from a number of different international sites, predominantly supporting the UK Ministry of Defence with training, passenger and equipment transfers and Search and Rescue (SAR).

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking for an additional individual to join our Flex Engineering Team during our new phase of exciting expansion.

Job Title: B1.3 Flex Licensed Engineer

Location: International Company Sites

You will need to be a B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Type Rated on the AW189. Ideally you will also hold a Type Rating on either the S61 or AS365 N2, however we are willing to support the right candidates with additional type ratings that fit with our operation. Having a ‘C’ license in one or more types would be an advantage and could be reflected in your overall pay.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Carry out both line and / or base maintenance complying with the requirements as described in the regulations
Complete both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect diagnosis and rectification, embodiment of notifications, service bulletins and other mandatory or non-mandatory maintenance
Ensure that all maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the EASA instructions
Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need
Inform and update the Chief Engineer on the maintenance situation

Selection Criteria

Essential

CAA/EASA Part 66 B1.3
Type Rated on AW189
Flexibility to travel at short notice to various sites as required by the Planning Department
Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities to provide greater coverage to our fleet across multiple locations

Desirable

Type Rated on S61 or AS365 N2
C Certified on a minimum of one of AW189, S61 or AS365 N2

Benefits include:

Very attractive pay dependent on number of applicable type ratings
Defined contribution pension scheme with life assurance
Sick pay
Fully funded training opportunities on new aircraft types (some unbonded)
Accommodation or accommodation allowance*

(*where applicable for people not living close to one of our sites and pro rata depending on hours of work)

The successful candidate will need to comply with local Immigration Policies, Medical Requirements and Security Clearance Processes to obtain a relevant work permit in the locations the company has operations, if not a resident in the location.

GDPR: We take Data Protection very seriously at British International Helicopters. By submitting your CV, you are giving us your personal data which includes (but is not limited to) full name, address, phone number and email address. Our full GDPR policy is available on our website. This tells you how we hold your data, and for how long.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter, letting us know your current situation, what relevant experience you have and how you match our requirements. Applications should be addressed to: Matthew Ballard (Recruitment Advisor) via Email: recruitment@bih.uk.com

No Agencies please.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

AW189 SAR Pilot

British International Helicopters are seeking applications for the position of AW189 SAR Pilot to work within a close-knit professional team providing Search & Rescue services primarily to British Forces South Atlantic Islands and also the wider Falkland Islands community.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintaining familiarity with relevant United Kingdom air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures.
Maintaining familiarity and adherence to such provisions of the Company Operations Manual as are necessary to fulfil his/her function.
Observation, maintenance and compliance of Company SOP’s
Monitoring co-pilot handling, aircraft limitations, aircraft performance, fuel checks, navigation, terrain clearance and overall safe conduct of the flight.
Maintaining a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of the Company.
Leading by active example, in the development and maintenance of high standards of professional expertise, discipline and morale.

Requirements:

Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/CPL(H) (Essential)
Preference will be given to those holding a Valid AW189 or AW139 type rating
SAR experience (Essential)*
NVIS experience (Desirable)

*Consideration may be given to candidates without dedicated SAR but holding appropriate UK Military flying experience.

Benefits include:

Job Security MoD contract
Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
Company Pension Scheme.
Loss of Licence Insurance.
Private Medical Cover.
Free travel to and from the Falkland Islands.
Food and Accommodation included.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

Compliance & Safety Officer

British International Helicopters Services Ltd operate from a number of different international sites, predominantly supporting the UK Ministry of Defence with passenger and equipment transfers and Search and Rescue (SAR).

We employ around 120 highly skilled people, who work in different locations around the world.

Due to an internal promotion, we have the requirement for a Compliance & Safety Officer to join the business on a permanent basis. Although our Compliance & Safety Teams are both based in Plymouth, there is the requirement for this role to visit all our international sites.

As Compliance & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out audits with regards to regulatory and company process compliance across all BIHSL company locations.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for the regulatory compliance with regards to Part 145 (including suppliers & logistics), Part M/CAMO, Part 147, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Crew Training and other relevant activities.
Assist with facilitating BSI ISO9001:2015 audits.
Assist with control of CM & S Department documentation and processing Safety reports.
Attend management meetings with regards to Compliance, Quality & Safety.
Monitor activities in the areas of flight operations, maintenance, crew training and ground operations to ensure the standards required by the CAA and requirements defined by the company are met under the supervision of a relevant Nominated Person.
Ensure that all the activities of the Company are monitored for compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and that these activities are being carried out properly under the supervision of the relevant head of functional area.
Establish an Audit / Inspection Plan for all the areas to be audited / inspected within a set time limit according to applicable international standards and other regulations.
Ensure that corrective actions are applied to each non-confirmity raised during an audit / inspection.
Support the development, administration and maintenance of an effective safety management system (SMS), which complies with the CAA requirements and is based on best practices of aviation industry.
Ensure that there is safety management training available and that it meets acceptable standards.
Ensure the initiation and follow-up of internal occurrence / accident investigations.
Prepare Flight Safety Reports according to the Company OMA and any other related documents.

Requirements:

Experience with helicopter operations / maintenance activities (Essential)
Auditing experience of helicopter operations / maintenance activities (Essential)
Degree of flexibility due to some UK and International travel (Essential)
Understanding of SMS in the aviation environment (Essential)
Recognised Auditor Qualification (Desirable)
Experience with Aerotrac and Centrik (Desirable)

Benefits include:

Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
OSP – 4 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Auto-enrollment pension

Closing Date: Friday 14th June 2021

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

AS365 N2 Captain, Managing Pilot FHSU and Deputy Flight Operations Manager

British International Helicopters are seeking applications for the position of AS365 N2 Captain. In addition to operating as one of our AS365 N2 captains, the successful applicant will also assume the additional responsibilities of both Managing Pilot (MP) and Deputy Flight Operations Manager (DFOM).

As Managing Pilot, you will be responsible to the Flight Operations Manager (FOM) for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and provision of flight crew resources to meet the commercial objectives.

As Deputy Flight Operations Manager, you will be responsible to the Flight Operations Manager and in their absence, responsible to the Accountable Manager for the oversight of all flight operations and bases.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Flying single pilot VFR/IFR day/night in support of FOST from Newquay Airport, in accordance with the BIHSL Operations Manual.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all base aircraft (MP).
Ensure the provision of flight crew resources to meet the commercial objectives (MP).
Ensure the maintenance of good customer relations (MP).
Assess, monitor and control the operational standards of base flight operations (MP).
Ensure company policy is effectively communicated to flight crew (MP).
Coordinate the provision of flight planning, flight communications and operation briefing services locally (MP).
Ensure all relevant flight documentation is facilitated and completed in accordance with all known regulations by sampling returned flight documentation on a monthly basis (MP).
Local management of the flight crew in respect to the Company FTL scheme (MP).
Ensure aircraft iPads are updated and amended as per the Flight Operations Managers’ instructions (MP).
Assist the Flight Operations Manager with duties as required as detailed in the Operations Manual (DFOM).
Deputise for the Flight Operations Manager during periods of leave and sickness or as needed (DFOM).

Requirements:

Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/CPL(H) IR (Essential)
Military deck landing experience (Essential)
Class One single pilot medical (Essential)
Meet Military Regulatory Publication eligibility (Essential)
Experience in Military Maritime Environment (Essential)
2000 hours experience (Desirable)
Previous AS365 N2 experience (Desirable)
In date for MRP courses (Desirable)
Previous Mil RN Maritime and Small Ships (Desirable)

Benefits include:

Job Security MoD contract
Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
Company Pension Scheme.
Loss of License Insurance.
Private Medical Cover.
Occupational Sick Pay.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

AW189 Senior Training Captain

British International Helicopters are seeking applications for the position of AW189 Senior Training Captain reporting to the Manager Crew Training (MCT).

Our AW189 SAR operation consists of a close-knit professional team providing Search & Rescue services primarily to British Forces South Atlantic Islands and also the wider Falkland Islands community.

This is a full-time position, with the opportunity to either work from home or from our base at Newquay Airport. Up to 12 weeks a year will be based at the company’s Falkland Islands base at Mount Pleasant Complex fulfilling SAR flying duties for the roster and maintenance of type currency. During simulator periods, you will be expected to complete training and checking in AW189 simulators (normally Aberdeen).

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensuring that training and testing is scheduled in a timely manner to ensure that sufficient qualified crews are available to meet the Company’s requirements.
Ensuring that training records for flying staff are accurately completed.
Supervise the flying staff training records scheme, to ensure that no crewmember flies on a Company authorised flight beyond the period of validity of any current check or training requirement.
Liaise with external agencies and simulator operators for booking slots for initial and recurring training and checking.
Ensure that Flight Manual additions, amendments and / or any technical memoranda relating this aircraft type are closely monitored. If any of these are of a critical or immediate nature, draft a Flying Staff Instruction (FSI) for approval by the MCT.

Requirements:

Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/CPL(H) (Essential)
500 hours SAR experience (Essential)
1000 hours PIC on helicopters (Essential)
Valid TRI/TRE(H) (Essential)
Valid AW189 Type Rating (Desirable)

Benefits include:

Job Security MoD contract
Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
Company Pension Scheme.
Loss of Licence Insurance.
Private Medical Cover.
Occupational Sick Pay.
Free travel to and from the Falkland Islands.
Food and Accommodation included in the Falkland Islands.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021

S61 Co-Pilot

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking to recruit an additional S61 Co-Pilot to join our highly skilled team operating at Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands.

Job Title: S61 Co-Pilot
Location: Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands
Reporting Line: S61 Managing Pilot / Flight Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain familiarity with relevant United Kingdom and international air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures
Maintain familiarity with such provisions of the Company Operations Manual as are necessary to fulfil his function
Assist the Commander as requested, concerning administrative duties in relation to the flight
Support the Commander in the maintenance of a proper standard of crew discipline, conduct and personal appearance.
To carry out such duties concerning the planning and conduct of flight, in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures, including procedures, limitations and performance relating to the specific helicopter type, as are allocated to him by the Commander.
To confirm the safe navigation of the helicopter, maintaining a continuous and independent check upon both the geographical position of the helicopter and its safe terrain clearance
To volunteer such advice, information and assistance to the Commander as may contribute favorably towards the safe and efficient conduct of the flight
To seek and receive such information and/or explanation from the Commander as may be necessary to enable the co-pilot to fulfil his function
To maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of the company
To support the Commander, by active example, in the development and maintenance of a high standard of professional expertise and morale amongst the crew, when carried.

Requirements:

Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/CPL(H) (Essential)
Valid S61 Type Rating (Desirable)

Benefits include:

Job Security MoD contract
6 weeks on / 6 weeks off roster.
Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
Company Pension Scheme.
Loss of License Insurance.
Private Medical Cover.
Occupational Sick Pay.

Closing Date: Friday 9th July 2021

S61 TRI / TRE

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking to recruit an additional S61 TRI / TRE to join our highly skilled team operating at Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands.

Job Title: S61 TRI / TRE
Location: Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands
Reporting Line: Manager Crew Training (MCT)

As S61 TRI / TRE you are responsible to the MCT for the conduct of training and testing in accordance with OM Part D.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The maintenance of the highest standards of safety during all stages of flight.
Carry out Line Training for new pilots and commanders.
Line/Area Training and Competency Checks.
Emergency and Survival Procedures training and checking, including Emergency and Safety Equipment (ESE), Emergency Exit Jettison (EEJ), Security Training and Annual First Aid Training.
Completion of Standards Report form as required by Head of Training or when they feel there is a need for it.
Any Role Training and Checking as authorised by the Head of Training (e.g. Initial Helideck/Military Deck landing qualifications, HHO and HESLO).
Maintaining a working knowledge of the CRM core elements and actively role modelling CRM best practice.
Evaluation and assessment of CRM skills.
Conversion training and license skill tests as published in the company Approved Training Organization Manual.
Maintaining personal licenses and ratings current, including medical certificate, in order to conduct assigned duties. In particular for ensuring that any approvals granted by the UK CAA and other NAA’s are valid before conducting any examining which require the exercise of that approval.
Conducting license and operator proficiency checks, as described in Section 3, to the required standards in accordance with EASA and CAA/MAA requirements as directed by the Head of Training. Such examing may only be conducted whilst exercising the privileges granted by the Authority.
In the light of experience from flight examining, making proposals for improving efficiencies in training.
Any Role Training and Checking as authorized by the MCT (i.e. HHO and HESLO).
Updating training and examining records promptly on completion of examining, ensuring that they are stored or forwarded in accordance with the Company and Authority procedures.
Additional Type Rating responsibilities for Type Rating Examiners are published in the BIH Approved Training Organization Manual.

Requirements:

Valid CAA/EASA ATPL(H) (Essential)
Valid TRE/TRI qualification (Essential)
1000 hours PIC on helicopter (Essential)
Valid S61 Type Rating (Desirable)

Benefits include:

Job Security MoD contract
6 weeks on / 6 weeks off roster.
Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
Company Pension Scheme.
Loss of Licence Insurance.
Private Medical Cover.
Occupational Sick Pay.

Closing Date: Friday 9th July 2021

Pay & Benefits Officer

British International Helicopters Services Ltd provides helicopter support and Search & Rescue to a number of sites across the world including the UK and Falkland Islands.

We are looking for a detail focused Pay & Benefits Officer on a part-time basis (16 hours per week) to join our busy team in the South West of England. The HR team all work from home, although proximity to travel to Newquay and Plymouth will be required to attend on-site meetings.
We are responsible for approximately 120 people, around 50% of whom travel to and from the Falkland Islands on a regular basis. It is a highly regulated business with a number of complex ways of working.

As Pay & Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for the management of the company Payroll and Benefits (including Pension, Health Insurance, Loss of License Insurance etc) for the company employee base.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Gathering pay related date from Managers and other HR processes, such as new starters, leavers, sickness, maternity / paternity leave, overtime etc.
Entering data of new starters / leavers / payroll adjustments into our payroll system.
Collating and processing information to provide to external payroll supplier.
Providing monthly data to our offshore payroll provider.
Collating data for government annual returns in offshore countries.
Collating and providing data for P11d’s.
Collating and issuing employee total reward statements.
Updating insurance providers of starters and leavers.
Working with others in the HR team on variation letters to employees.
In addition, you will also provide occasional HR admin support and cover for absence of colleagues in the HR Team.

Skills and experience

Excellent people skills – able to demonstrate empathy, whilst being aware of the many different facets that come with each individual, and the complexities that this can generate in a work environment, along with the need for a high level of confidentiality.
Payroll experience in a busy stand-alone environment.
Experienced and comfortable with working from home.
Highly organised and accurate with excellent numeracy and written skills.
Good working knowledge of MS packages.
Experienced in setting up and using electronic filing systems and payroll system.
We are seeking an individual to join us for 16 hours per week, working from home. Working hours are flexible but need to fit around the requirements of the business. Working hours can be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd July 2021

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

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AS365 N2 Captain, Managing Pilot FHSU and Deputy Flight Operations Manager

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S61 Co-Pilot

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Pay & Benefits Officer

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