Helicopter Night Captain

Helicopter Night Captain

Operating Division:Transnet NPA Employee Group:Permanent Department:Marine Services / CHM Location:Durban Reporting To:Chief Pilot Grade:AH5 Reference:req2948

The closing date is on 09/05/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The Commander of the aircraft for both Day and Night operations and ultimately responsible for the safety of the crew and passengers on board the aircraft as per SACAA CARs 91.02.7 and 91.02.8.  To manage day time and night time flight crew during day and night operations in accordance with the SACAA regulations and TNPA SOP’s. Flight planning, preparation of aircraft to conduct day and night flights for the marine pilot service and Port related functions in accordance with TNPA requirements, standard operating procedures and policies.  Undertake experiential training to meet the standards set by national and international aviation regulatory authorities (skills development of Cadet Pilots and Co-Pilots).  Application of the Civil Aviation regulations as well as the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005. Ensure uninterrupted operation of TNPA helicopter service to deliver high quality service and enhance port efficiency.

Position Outputs

1. Plan daytime and night-time flight missions in accordance marine traffic demands and Port Control directives.
2. Prepare aircraft resources and loading schedule for marine pilot transfer and Port related functions.
3. Responsible for pre-flight checks and safety briefings to ensure compliance with stringent safety requirements.
4. Ensure transfer of marine pilots safely to vessels as they call and depart from the shores of the South African Port system.
5. Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations.
6. Ensure compliance with SAMSA and the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005.
7. Evacuation of accident victims and persons in distress.
8. Conduct port related flights in accordance with TNPA and customer requirements.
9. Determination of flight routes (flight planning) in accordance with approved aeronautical requirements and charts.
10. Liaison with Port Control and Air Traffic Navigation Services.
11. Recording of take-off and landing times to fulfil scheduling requirements
12. Ensure customer satisfaction and performance.
13. Logging of operational flight times and determination of mission efficiencies.
14. Assisting in delivering a 24-hour seamless operation to enhance port productivity in line with TNPA business objectives and customer demands.
15. Contribution to business reputational enhancement by minimising incident and accident occurrences within the Port system, by adherence to the strictest safety requirements
16. Ensure prompt responses to Port control directives to enhance ship turn-around times.
17. Training and development of Day Captains, Co-Pilots, Cadet Pilots and related functional personnel.
18. Receive daily operational reports from the Day Captain.
19. Conduct Operator Proficiency Checks on Day Captains, Co-Pilots and Cadet Pilots.

Qualifications and Experience

Hold a current ATPL-H (equivalent to Diploma /degree). Night Rating. Instrument Rating. Winch Rating. Sling Rating. 2200 hours total flight time 1200 hours on turbine helicopters 700 hours on multi-engine helicopters 250 hours on A109 helicopter Minimum of 5 years experience. Operational knowledge of the functions of TNPA marine pilot services.

Competencies

Decision making. Multi-tasking. Communication. Team work. Knowledge required: -Aviation rules and safety guidelines, -Helicopter operation procedures & systems. -Public safety & security. -Transportations systems & procedures. -Port rules. -Customer & personal service. -English language proficiency. -Radio telephony proficiency. -Mathematical applications. -Computers & electronics. -Navigation data processing. -Flight planning & execution. Skills Required: Good communication. Time management. Judgement & decision making. Operational control. Crew resource management (CRM). Active listening. Assertiveness. Accuracy. Social perceptiveness/diversity management.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.