Senior Pilot Live Line (Re-advert)

Introduction

To provide specialist helicopter service for Eskom. Department: Aviation Business Unit: Apollo & Centralised Services Position/Task Grade: G16 Location: Ultimate Heliport, Waterfall City Midrand

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct live line operations in accordance with the approved helicopter operating procedures and Transmission live work standards, guidelines, and instructions.
    • Flies a helicopter in accordance with South African Civil Authority Association (SACCA regulations.
    • Ensure customer satisfaction.
    • Maintain administrative efficiency.
    • Contribution to overall company efficiency. 

    Skills and Competencies Required:

    Leadership

    • Dynamic
    • Able to withstand work pressure
    • Able to work independently and as a team player
    • Decision maker

     Behavioural

    •  Integrity
    • Honesty
    • Reliable
    • Professionalism

    Knowledge

    •  Long line vertical reference flight techniques
    • Power line maintenance
    • Inspection/patrol
    • Helicopter aided construction
    • Geographical survey
    • Agricultural spraying
    • Emergency medical service
    • Mountain flying

    Skills

    •  Analytic
    • Interpersonal
    • Communication

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification(s): 

  • Commercial Pilot License (RSA) 

Related Minimum Experience: 

  • 5 years
  • Helicopter flight hours: total – 2000
  • Pilot in Command – 1500 hours
  • Turbine helicopter – 1000 hours
  • Under - slung rating
  • Maintenance and test flight rating

 Disclaimer:

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

 “Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

 Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
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