Safety Officer / Helicopter Engineer - ACH135 | Yacht-Based | Med & Caribbean
Key Skills
Job Description
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
Core Responsibilities
The engineer will perform line and base maintenance on the Airbus ACH135 while serving as an onboard safety-crew member during flight operations. They will also coordinate with CAMO providers and the yacht's technical team to ensure airworthiness.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an EASA Part 66 or equivalent B1/B2 licence with relevant type rating. Significant experience in helicopter maintenance, particularly in VIP or offshore environments, is required.
About Elesta
Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 201-500 employees
We develop and produce sensor products and electromechanical components in the heart of Europe. Individual, fast, accurate, and in person we support our customers to design products sustainable and reliable. ELESTA GmbH looks back on a company history rich in tradition. Our roots go back to the founding of ELESTA Elektrotechnik AG in 1952, where until 1996 a number of innovations were implemented, among other light-optical sensors, measuring and control systems and relays. 1997 ELESTA relays GmbH was founded as a manufacturer of relays with forcibly guided contacts according to IEC 61810-3. In 2013 the company was renamed ELESTA GmbH. We are part of the PILZ GmbH & Co. KG group of companies. We develop and manufacture products in three areas: Relays with forcibly guided contacts Miniature Optical Encoders Customer-specific sensors In our location in Bad Ragaz / Switzerland we currently employ 273 individuals. All our products are designed and manufactured in our in new building, constructed in 2008. Our company operates according to Lean principles. Our goal is continuous improvement in all areas of the company and the further development of our products to the benefit of our customers.