About the role
A private Family Office is seeking a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135), combining maintenance responsibility with an onboard safety-crew role.
The Role
Full line and base maintenance responsibility for the aircraft, onboard the yacht's support vessel
Onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergency scenarios
Coordination with the aircraft's CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht's technical team
Roster
3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, though in practice flexible around operational need — off time coordinated directly with the operating captain team rather than a rigid fixed pattern.
Requirements
EASA Part 66 (or UK CAA/GCAA equivalent) B1/B2 licence, valid type rating or ability to obtain one
Significant helicopter maintenance experience; VIP, yacht-based or offshore operational background strongly preferred
Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification an advantage
Fluent English
Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons
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The Role
Full line and base maintenance responsibility for the aircraft, onboard the yacht's support vessel
Onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergency scenarios
Coordination with the aircraft's CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht's technical team
Roster
3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, though in practice flexible around operational need — off time coordinated directly with the operating captain team rather than a rigid fixed pattern.
Requirements
EASA Part 66 (or UK CAA/GCAA equivalent) B1/B2 licence, valid type rating or ability to obtain one
Significant helicopter maintenance experience; VIP, yacht-based or offshore operational background strongly preferred
Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification an advantage
Fluent English
Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons
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Requirements
- Individual & Family Services
- Technical Team
- Remote