Dual Role Technical Crew

Dual Role Technical Crew / Winch Paramedic

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Locations: Europe > Ireland > Weston, Europe > Ireland > Sligo, Europe > Ireland > Waterford, Europe > Ireland > Shannon

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-0004403

We invite applications for the following SAR Technical Crew positions for Bristow Ireland Limited (BIL):

- SAR Winch Paramedic
- Dual Role Technical Crew

We are seeking technical crew with experience, energy, and motivation who will work positively to impact our business and adapt to changes in the workplace, committed to the successful transition of this contract and safe delivery of operations. These Technical Crew roles are based permanently in the Republic of Ireland.

Overall Purpose of Role:

Bristow Ireland is seeking SAR Winch Paramedics and Dual Role Technical Crew, who will be responsible to the aircraft Commander, assisting in the safe and efficient conduct of all Flights in support of lifesaving operations across the Republic of Ireland.

These roles require the applicant to carry out either:

- Duties of the SAR Winch Paramedic, or
- Duties of both the SAR Winch Paramedic and the Hoist Operator, maintaining the required currencies and competencies of both disciplines at all times.

Both roles involve periodic travel from the applicant's primary SAR Base to conduct operational duties across Ireland and to assist with aircraft movements as required.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Proactively raise any safety-related issues, ensuring that such events are promptly and accurately reported;
- Maintain a professional approach to all operational stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for both Bristow Ireland and the Irish Coast Guard at all times;
- Act in a manner that does not bring either Bristow Ireland or the Irish Coast Guard into disrepute;
- Maintain a good level of physical fitness commensurate with the role, participating in fitness testing as mandated by Bristow Ireland or any relevant regulation;
- Comply with the duties and responsibilities prescribed in Bristow Ireland Base Instructions and any other regulation relevant to both the Hoist Operator and Winch Paramedic roles;
- Foster a safe, respectful, and professional working relationship with other crew members, staff, and stakeholders, practicing good CRM at all times;
- Maintain all mandated Technical Crew qualifications and ensure that training requirements are met and correctly logged;
- Maintain accurate records of flying and duty periods to ensure that Flight Time Limitations are not exceeded;
- Maintain professional registration and CPD to the clinical specialty level mandated by Bristow Ireland, in accordance with Bristow Ireland Clinical Governance and PHECC requirements;
- Participate in clinical specialty upskilling activity mandated by Bristow Ireland, maintaining any advanced skills and CPD commensurate with this activity and in accordance with Bristow Ireland Clinical Governance and PHECC requirements;
- Prepare the helicopter and all mission system/sensor equipment and all medical/rescue equipment before each flight, informing the aircraft Commander of any issue that may affect the readiness or capability of the helicopter or equipment;
- Actively participate in pre-flight and post-flight briefing/debriefing and assist in logging of rescue hoist utilization and aircraft fault reporting;
- Ensure that any passengers are correctly authorized and briefed, and that any cargo is authorized and stowed securely within CG limits, informing the aircraft Commander of any Dangerous Goods considerations;

Carry out Technical Crew duties, including:

- Assisting with preparation, movement, and maintenance of aircraft, ready for duty;
- Conducting Navigation, Observer, Hoist Operator, and Winch Paramedic duties as required;
- Operation of all relevant aircraft systems to assist in the conduct of Tasks, including Rescue Hoists, Hover Trim systems, Communications systems, Mission Systems, and Sensor equipment.

Qualifications:

- SAR Winch Paramedic
- Dual Role SAR Technical Crew
- Current EASA Class 2 Medical;
- Current PHECC registration to minimum level of Paramedic.

Experience:

- 3 months previous experience as a Paramedic;
- Able to evidence experience gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation;
- 3 years previous experience on a dedicated SAR unit as helicopter Technical Crew;
- 100 hours operating experience in helicopters gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.

Skills:

- High level of motivation and attention to detail;
- Dynamic risk assessment skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in Ireland, or be able to gain an Irish permit/VISA.

If you have already applied for this position please do not apply again, we are still reviewing previously applied candidates. Due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.

About Us

Bristow Group

With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, Bristow Group is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated, and one of two helicopter service providers to the offshore energy industry with global operations. With recent acquisitions of premium regional air carriers, Bristow provides point-to-point scheduled and charter transportation services, combining fixed-wing with rotary-wing services to clients around the world. Bristow has proudly served the offshore oil transport industry in major exploration and production arenas for 60 years and has been responsible for many industry-leading technological innovations.

Bristow Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Bristow Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 337-335-2304 or accommodations@bristowgroup.com.

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