Chief Flight Instructor

About this role

Transnet is looking for a Chief Flight Instructor for its Aviation team in Durban. The role leads training for the helicopter Marine Pilot Service, which supports safe ship transfers and port operations along the South African coast.

What you’ll do

• Plan and co-ordinate all training for the Marine Pilot Service, both day and night.
• Act as day and night line captain, and take overall responsibility for crew and passenger safety on board.
• Assess helicopter instructors, captains, co-pilots and cadets every six months.
• Carry out operator, pilot and line proficiency checks, instrument flying assessments, recurrency and type rating training.
• Plan daily flight missions around marine traffic and Port Control directives, and oversee pre-flight checks and loading.
• Keep accurate training and flight records, and make sure the right licences and documents are in place before each flight.
• Work with the Accountable Manager, Chief Pilot, Safety and Quality Officer and Engineering to keep the operation compliant with aviation and port rules.

What you need

• A current CPL-H or ATPL-H.
• A minimum Grade 2 instructor rating on helicopters.
• An instrument rating.
• At least 2000 hours total flight time.
• At least 500 hours on turbine helicopters.
• At least 250 hours on multi-engine helicopters.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• A winch rating on helicopters (advantageous).
• Operational knowledge of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) marine pilot services (advantageous).
• Strong communication, judgement and decision-making skills, and knowledge of Part 141 training organisations.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced helicopter pilot and instructor who is ready to lead a team. You should be comfortable managing high-risk flying and taking responsibility for safety. Clear communication and calm decision-making under pressure matter a great deal here.

Tips before you apply

• Have copies of your licences, ratings and a current medical certificate ready to upload.
• List your flight hours by aircraft type (turbine and multi-engine) so they are easy to check against the requirements.
• Give examples of past training you have led, including assessments and checks, to show your leadership in practice.

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