Bristow has launched its first Search and Rescue pilot cadet programme in Ireland, focusing on recruiting four candidates for its team.
The programme, fully sponsored by Bristow, will allow successful candidates to train as helicopter pilots for AW189 aircraft. Cadets will undergo a two-year training course primarily based at Gloucester Airport in the UK before returning to Ireland for deployment.
Bristow Ireland operates SAR services from bases in Shannon, Sligo, Waterford, and Weston, with the latter serving as the headquarters. Eligible applicants must be over 18, residents of Ireland, and meet specific academic and medical requirements; online applications are currently open.
Philip Bartlett, Director of Irish Search and Rescue at Bristow Ireland, shared, “This is a unique and exciting opportunity for candidates to not only receive a fully sponsored pilot cadetship but also embark on a long and rewarding career in Search and Rescue aviation…”
Daniel Langan, Vice President of the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA), shared, “Bristow’s cadet programme is an excellent opportunity for anybody who is looking to pursue an exciting career in search and rescue.”
