AW139 Captain

Are you an experienced AW139 Captain ready to operate in a professional offshore environment?

At our Den Helder base, you will perform scheduled shuttle flights supporting offshore Oil & Gas operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency and customer service. You will operate in a highly structured and safety-driven environment where professionalism and teamwork are essential.

Please note: Due to operational requirements, candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the Den Helder base.

Your Role

As an AW139 Captain, you are responsible for executing flights in the safest and most cost-effective manner, in full compliance with aviation regulations, company procedures and operational standards.

You report to the Chief Pilot and play a key role in representing the company towards our offshore clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Flight Preparation & Execution

• Perform full technical preparation of flights (route planning, fuel calculations, aircraft inspection)

• Execute flights in accordance with SOPs, limitations and performance requirements

• Ensure all aircraft safety systems are fully operational

• Complete accurate pre- and post-flight administration

• Report any incidents, defects or irregularities

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Maintain full familiarity with national and international aviation legislation

• Operate in accordance with the Operations Manual, FOM, FOIs and company procedures

• Respect company policies including Safety, Quality and Drugs & Alcohol policies

• Maintain high standards of crew discipline, conduct and personal appearance

Offshore & Team Responsibilities

• Support offshore Oil & Gas operations as assigned by the Chief Pilot

• Remain flexible for operational needs

• Demonstrate strong customer service awareness

• Lead by example and promote team spirit

• Adapt to local culture, environment and client needs

Qualifications

• EASA ATPL(H) License - mandatory

• UK ATPL(H) License - desirable

• EASA Class 1 Medical - mandatory

• UK CAA Class 1 Medical – desirable

• Type Rating AW139

• English Proficiency Level 4

Total expected flight hours

• 3000 total hours helicopter (but may be reduced by 1000 hours when total hours in similar aircraft complexity exceeds 1000 hours)

• 1500 total hours in command on helicopters (may include PICUS and up to 10% in a flight simulator)

• 1200 total hours in command multi-engine on helicopters (may include PICUS and up to 10% in a flight simulator)

• 500 hours similar complexity helicopter (may include up to 10% in a flight simulator)

• 100 hours in command on AW139

Competencies

• Good ICT-knowledge (specific aviation software & administrative programs)

• Knows & plays by the procedures & processes (operational, quality, safety...) installed by the company

• Flexible (e.g. for double crewing, standby storm duties ...), a team player, result driven and customer focused

Join the Thrilling World of Aviation

Become part of an international helicopter services company that combines a youthful mindset with over 25 years of industry expertise. We operate in a highly professional offshore environment where teamwork, safety and technical precision are paramount.

What We Offer

• Permanent (indefinite) contract

• Competitive salary package

• 14 days ON / 14 days OFF roster

• 183 duties per year

• Early/Late shift pattern

• A professional and experienced offshore aviation team

📲If you are an AW139-rated pilot who thrives in structured offshore operations and takes pride in delivering safe, precise and customer-focused flights — and you are locally based near Den Helder — we would love to hear from you!