Are you an experienced helicopter hoist operator and licensed engineer with a passion for safety and efficiency? Join our team to execute both scheduled and unscheduled Helicopter Hoist Operations (HHO) flights. The helicopter B1.3 or B2 Engineer/Hoist Operator is responsible for the maintenance (line) of the helicopters and execution of the hoist operations. He/she works in a team of engineers and pilots, and reports to the Base Manager. You will travel between bases in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Poland.

Responsibilities & Areas

Line Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;

• Ensure that all line maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the BCAA/EASA and M.O.E. instructions;

• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;

• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of a serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;

• Ensure, based on pilot & all other relevant information, daily problem analysis & problem solving;

• Ensure briefing & debriefing of pilots and Chief Engineer;

• Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed;

• Ensure, in cooperation with NHV Supply Chain, Store & support services that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment: material in service car, consumables, limited service stock, work material, material needed for normal day-to-day line maintenance, exceptional material supplied for exceptional line maintenance or small repair tasks;

• Report daily on the maintenance situation to the Chief Engineer.

HHO Helicopter Hoist operations

• Coordinate the passenger- and aircraft handling procedures before and after flights.

• Assist with the technical preparation of flights.

• Carrying out HHO flight duties, in accordance with NHV's SOP's related to the allocated helicopter type.

• Know the NHV procedures and the Flight Operations Manual.

• Leading by example and promoting a team spirit amongst colleagues.

• Respecting the code of conduct and overall behavior towards the whole NHV team, as well as respecting the Drugs & Alcohol policy.

• ICT literate (specific aviation software & MS Office)

• Languages: English ICAO Level 4

• Knows & operates by the procedure and processes (operational, quality, safety …) installed by the company

• Good communicator:

  • debriefing to Pilots, Flight crew and Chief Engineer

  • handover of work from/to previous/next shift

  • briefing of passengers

• Able to work independently when performing in a less controlled environment and to take initiative to improve work and complete tasks within appropriate time scales

• Logic thinking

• EASA Part 66 B1.3 or B2 License

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation and as a licensed engineer

  • Preferably type rated on the H175

  • Medical class 2

  • HHO experience

You'll be welcomed in a young and exciting company. Based on your skills and competences, you'll be offered a competitive salary with extra legal benefits.

The opportunity can be taken to widen your knowledge and skills.