Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Captain on the AgustaWestland AW189 aircraft type.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• All pilots shall possess an Airline Transport Pilot certificate;
• Type rating – essential;
• Similar category/complexity type rating – desirable;
• 1,000 hours command in Type/similar complexity – desirable;
• 3,000 hours total time in a helicopter;
• 1,500 hours command in a helicopter;
• 1,200 hours PIC on multi engine helicopters ;
• Not less than 1 year and 500 hours Offshore Experience;
• Accident & Violation Record: 2 Years Accident Free for Human Error Causes & Violation Free
• Must have ICAO Class 1 Medical Certificate and be able to attain NCAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates their assigned aircraft in a safe and efficient manner, in strict compliance with Bristow operational standards and all applicable regulations;
• Ensure all licenses, ratings, medical certificates, and proficiency requirements are current before undertaking any Air Transport flight activity.
• Places safety and customer service at the forefront in everything they do, both inside and outside the aircraft; Maintains situational awareness throughout the entire operational region with respect to weather conditions, NOTAMs, sea state and customer offshore facility status;
• Manages passenger movements, aircraft movements, briefings and baggage loading to ensure safety and compliance;
• Completes necessary flight planning paperwork, preflight, fueling and oversight of manifesting to ensure compliance;
• Maintains with accuracy both electronic and paper records to include journey logs, personal flight and duty sheets, and aircraft technical logbook times;
• Reports all aircraft mechanical irregularities by entering them in the aircraft paper and electronic technical log and ensures aircraft is airworthy before, during and after all flights;
• Facilitates communications with the customer and ensures Bristow is represented in a professional manner – in demeanour and appearance;
• Stays up to date on all Bristow operational and safety procedures;
• Complies with other duties and assignments as determined by the Lead Pilot / Head of Flight Operations.