Overview

The Helicopter Day Pilot is the Commander of the aircraft for Day operations and co – pilot for night operations. He or she is also responsible for the safety and management of the crew and passengers on board the aircraft as per SACAA CARs 91.02.7, 91.02.8 regulations as well as TNPA SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Plan daytime flight missions in accordance with marine traffic demands and Port Control directives.
• Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions.
• Responsible for preflight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements.
• Ensure transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system.
• Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
• Evacuat...