Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) at an Upstream Oil & Gas Conglomerate

A leading independent Oil Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria requires the services of experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The ideal candidates for this position must have sound knowledge and operational experience for helicopter and associated equipment management in onshore and onshore installation in ensuring that helicopter landings, passenger and freight movements are done in a safe and expeditious manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the control, loading and unloading of cargo and controls refueling of the helicopter alongside the captain of the aircraft.
• Provision of manifests for passengers and cargo, and the required documentation for the safe transport of special loads.
• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the helicopter landing area and associated equipment in both offshore and onshore installations
• Ensure that helicopter landings, passenger and freight movements are done in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Maintain constant contact with the aircraft commander via necessary communication apparatus
• Control the safe movement of all personnel on, and in the direct vicinity of the helicopter landing platform
• Control of the loading and unloading of cargo on instructions of the helicopter crew
• Provision of manifests for passengers and cargo, and the required documentation for the safe transport of special loads
• Provide Radio communication procedure during arrival and departure of helicopter
• Ensure appropriate fire fighting and rescue equipment are in place, regularly serviced and timely deployed for use when needed.
• Ensure proper supervision of passengers to and from the helicopter.

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• OND in any core Engineering or Social Science disciplines.
• Basic Helicopter Landing Officer training (HLO, HAD) is mandatory.
• Must have completed the requisite helicopter crew course (HLO, HAD)
• A minimum of at least 8 years operational experience on the job role.
• Must possess Basic Helicopter Landing Officer Training and Helicopter Fire Fighting & Rescue Certificates.
• Must be able to guide passengers on the helideck, handle cargo and documentation.
• Must be familiar and conversant with necessary aviation regulations with regards to design and equipment of helidecks
• Must be familiar and conversant with normal and emergency procedures during helicopter operations.
• Must be familiar with emergency procedure manuals of the company.

Remuneration
We offer competitive and attractive packages.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2021.