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VIP Helicopter Captain - ACH135 | Yacht-Based | Mediterranean & Caribbean
Remote from Spain·Added 3 days ago
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.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- ATPL(H), current type rating or ability to obtain one
- Minimum 3,000+ total flight hours, meaningful twin-engine and deck-landing experience
- Class 1 medical, fluent English
- Based in Europe; flexible to reposition between the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons
Nice to have
- Prior VIP, yacht-based, or comparable high-standards operational background strongly preferred
The role
A private Family Office is seeking an experienced VIP Helicopter Captain for a yacht-based operation aboard a superyacht, operating on a dual-season basis between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. This is a newly established operation offering the opportunity to help shape it from the ground up.
The Role
What you'll do
- Single-pilot and multi-crew VIP/VVIP flying for the owner, family, and guests (Airbus H135)
- Deck landings (day and night) on the yacht's helipad, plus operations at private and public locations across both cruising regions
- Close coordination with the yacht's captain, crew and shore-side operations team
- Full responsibility for flight safety, operational standards and passenger experience at the highest level of discretion
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.
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