Night Hoist Operator

Operating the helicopter hoist by NIGHT with vertical operating
reference of the hoist cable, with a marine pilot hanging from the
strop/cargo from the cargo hook, whilst verbally positioning the
Helicopter over the agreed hoisting area onto a moving, rolling
and pitching vessel.
 Maintaining situational awareness of all hazardous conditions
surrounding the operating area and then safely landing the
hoisted marine pilot/cargo onto the vessel in accordance with
TNPA Standard Operating Procedures. Application of Civil
Aviation Regulations as well as the National ports act No. 12 of
2005. Ensuring Port efficiency with regards to operation of TNPA
helicopter service

Testing of Truck and Aircraft Fuel samples
Pre-flight inspection of TNPA helicopter and Hoist
Helicopter Hoist bumper, cycles and Engine cycles data collection
Daily Helicopter Compressor wash
Weekly maintenance of Helicopter Hoist Cable wash/retention
Operation of Fuel Truck
Refueling of the Helicopter
Helicopter Safety briefings for authorized boarding passengers
Assist at other bases with the duties of a Helicopter Hoist Operation
Assist engineering department when requested
Capturing hoist log data
Safe and accurate pattering of the aircraft over a moving, rolling and pitching vessel under Night Operations
Safe offshore hoisting of marine pilots by night onto stationary and moving vessels under Night Operations in accordance with TNPA Aviation SOP.
Safe offshore slinging by night of cargo onto moving, rolling, pitching vessels.
Conduct Search and Rescue, VIP and Casualty evacuation flights as a Helicopter Hoist Operator in accordance with TNPA requirements under Night Operations.
Prepare and conduct cabin safety during all operations of flight.
Render cabin first aid if necessary during patient transfer.
Compliance with SAMSA and National Ports Act no 12 of 2005
Ensuring no unauthorized personal are carried on board the Helicopter