Helicopter Engineer - ACH135 | Yacht-Based | Med & Caribbean

Remote from Spain·Added 3 days ago

Elesta

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons”

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Elesta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

EASA Part 66 (or UK CAA/GCAA equivalent) B1/B2 licence, valid type rating or ability to obtain one
Significant helicopter maintenance experience; VIP, yacht-based or offshore operational background strongly preferred
Fluent English
Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons

Nice to have

Additional safety-crew, hoist or rescue qualification an advantage

The role

A private Family Office is seeking a licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a yacht-based VIP helicopter operation (Airbus ACH135), combining maintenance responsibility with an onboard safety-crew role.

The Role

What you'll do

Full line and base maintenance responsibility for the aircraft, onboard the yacht's support vessel
Onboard safety-crew member, supporting the pilot during flight operations and in emergency scenarios
Coordination with the aircraft's CAMO/continuing-airworthiness provider and the yacht's technical team

How you'll work

Roster
3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, though in practice flexible around operational need - off time coordinated directly with the operating captain team rather than a rigid fixed pattern.

Requirements

About Elesta

Elesta is a family office that provides comprehensive personal and household management services for ultra-high-net-worth families. The company handles a wide range of tasks including property management, travel coordination, event planning, and personal assistance, ensuring that the families they serve can focus on their professional and personal lives without administrative burdens. Elesta operates with a boutique, high-touch service model, tailoring its support to the specific needs of each client family.

In Spain, Elesta is based in Barcelona and serves an international clientele, which makes the working environment particularly relevant for multilingual professionals. The company's roles, such as Traveling Nanny, Traveling Tutor, and Traveling Butler, require fluency in both Spanish and English, and involve significant international travel, making it an attractive option for globally-minded candidates. The work culture emphasizes discretion, adaptability, and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Employees: 25
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: linkedin.com

Good to know if you are moving

All open roles require bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, making it accessible for international candidates.
The Traveling Nanny and Traveling Butler roles involve significant international travel, often accompanying families on trips.
The company serves ultra-high-net-worth families, offering a premium, discreet service environment.
Based in Barcelona, the company offers a lifestyle-oriented work model with flexible, seasonal schedules.

All open roles at Elesta