Aircrew will have the following minimum experience and qualifications:
Total helicopter hours | 2500 hours |
Hours in command of multi-engined helicopters | 1000 hours |
Hours on type | 250 hours |
Hour in command on type | 100 hours |
Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence | |
Instrument Rating held for at least two years | |
Minimum of one year’s experience on a dedicated civil or military SAR unit |
Total helicopter hours | 750 hours |
Hours on multi-engined helicopters | 350 hours |
Hours on type | 50 hours which may include simulator time |
Commercial Pilot’s Licence | |
Instrument Rating | |
ATPL theory credit |
At least one year’s experience as a Winch Operator on a dedicated military or civilian SAR unit and at least the EMT qualification accredited by PHECC.
At least three months experience as a Winchperson on a dedicated military or civilian SAR unit and at least the Paramedic qualification accredited by PHECC.