Skyhook Helicopters

Join Our Team: Task Specialist (Ground Crew) Deliver Precision. Operate Nationwide. Build a Career. Skyhook Helicopters is seeking motivated and safety focused individuals to join our dedicated Ground Crew team as Task Specialists. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight knit, professional team delivering highly specialised helicopter underslung load lifting services across diverse and challenging locations throughout the UK and Ireland. If you thrive in hands on environments, enjoy working outdoors, and want a role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect career for you. The Role As a Task Specialist (Ground Crew), you will play a crucial role in supporting complex aerial lifting operations. Working closely with pilots and fellow ground crew, you will help ensure that every operation is conducted with the highest levels of safety, precision, and professionalism. This role involves regular travel, physically demanding work, and periods of working away from home during the week. Key Responsibilities Execute precision lifting support and transportation tasks as part of complex helicopter underslung load operations. Maintain the highest safety standards while working in physically and mentally demanding conditions. Drive pick up vehicles with trailers and fuel bowsers, often over long distances to remote job sites. Support a wide range of on site operations, frequently requiring overnight stays away from home during the working week. Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who are: Enthusiastic, safety conscious, precise, and dependable, with a strong work ethic. Comfortable with extensive travel and physically demanding outdoor work. Experienced in aviation, construction ground operations, or similar environments (preferred but not essential). Holders of a valid UK driving licence, ideally with experience driving larger vehicles and towing trailers. Full training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and commitment. Training & Development Comprehensive training in helicopter underslung load lifting operations. ADR training provided. All ongoing training delivered by Experienced and Highly Experienced Ground Crew. Clear progression opportunities through a structured Ground Crew Tier System.