Search and Rescue

1 month ago


Nowra, Australia CHC Helicopters Full time

Reach Beyond: CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond - to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others - and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world - safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
**Accountability**: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.

**Collaboration**: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.

**Care**: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.

**Integrity**: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.

**Excellence**: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Role Summary:
**Search and Rescue - Rescue Crew Officer**

**Nowra, NSW**

**Reach Beyond**

CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue and government departments, as well as organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services through its Heli-One division.

For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
**Accountability**: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.

**Collaboration**: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.

**Care**: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.

**Integrity**: Doing what’s right and fostering a culture of respect.

**Excellence**: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

**All you have to do is get on board.**

**Role Summary**

The role of a **Rescue Crew Officer** is a technical crew role proficient in the technique necessary to perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, Rappelling, Sling Loading, Passenger Transport and Winching Operations. The Rescue Crew Officer is responsible to the aircraft captain for the safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin and during flying operations.

The role is performed in various onshore and offshore environments, where it shares the common objective to render assistance to personnel in emergency situations. At times, crews can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. Whether SAR or EMS, the likelihood of exposer to traumatic and challenging situations are real and need to be considered when entering this line of work.

In an environment to meet client needs, certain contracts may call for diverse requirements where Rescue Crew Officer are expected to cover all facets of the position regardless safely and successfully of the contract. In addition, crews are required to cover various work practices (rosters) that entail day and night operations all year round. Proficiency training is a core part of the role, as is physical fitness and resilience to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain qualifications - Rescue Crew Officer.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Conduct safe flight operations complying with company operations manuals and relevant regulations.
- Assist the Air Crew Officer/Utility Hoist Operator in the management of the aircraft rear cabin during flying operations.
- Conduct appropriate flight and safety briefings.
- Thorough knowledge of all search and rescue equipment and operating in a safe, reliable manner.
- Complete appropriate pre-flight & post flight inspection and documentation.
- Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight husbandry.
- Report on all operational and maintenance safety deficiencies, and assist with replacement of unserviceable equipment.
- Render appropriate first aid where necessary and the ability to perform under demanding conditions.
- Able to travel to all CHC bases, including training and deployment locations.
- Be able to complete the company fitness test on a periodic basis.
- A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.
- May be assigned other tasks and duties as required to support the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:
**Essential**
- Year 10 Education,
- CASA - Class II medical,
- Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015),
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011),
- Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue),
- Must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

**Desirable**
- Cert III in Aviation (CASA compliance),
- SAR/EMS experience,
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T) & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS),
- NVIS qualified & Night Operation experience,
- FLIR imagery systems expe


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