Thanks for providing this thread Jim.
FOST (Flag Officer Sea Training) at Devonport, England
The following from Wiki:-
An additional flying unit of the Royal Navy is the
FOST Helicopter Support Unit based at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.
This unit is not part of the Fleet Air Arm, but is directly under the control of Flag Officer Sea Training, operated by a civilian contractor.
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Morgan Sindall Construction appointed to deliver new helicopter support facility in Plymouth
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Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to a £3 million contract to construct a new helicopter operating facility for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
Operating from its base at Newquay Airport,
the Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU) Facility will use the new Helicopter Landing Site at HMNB Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, as a vital link to facilitate staff transfers to units at sea undergoing training in the local exercise areas.
Devonport has been supporting the Royal Navy since 1691. The vast site covers more than 650 acres and has 15 dry docks, four miles of waterfront, 25 tidal berths and five basins. The base employs 2,500 Service personnel and civilians and supports around 400 local firms.
The base is home to Britain’s amphibious ships, survey vessels and half her frigates, plus the home of Flag Officer Sea Training (South) (FOST(S)), responsible for delivery of sea training to all RN ‘frigate size’ vessels and above including the new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, Royal Fleet Auxiliary support vessels and to numerous international partners. HMNB Devonport is also home to the Royal Navy's Amphibious Centre of Excellence at RM Tamar.
Morgan Sindall Construction is delighted to be working in partnership with the DIO at HMNB Devonport and their team will draw on their knowledge and experience of operating in a live environment on a busy naval base, while constructing the new helicopter operating facility.
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David Moore, DIO Project Manager, said: “This is an incredibly important project for the future of the Naval Base. The new facility will be a hub for essential sea training exercises as well as the focal point for the day to day operation of the base.
Full article can be read
here
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... and an advert (expired) for pilots with British International Helicopters:-
2 months ago
FOST Helicopter Support Pilot - BIH
British International Helicopters has an exciting opportunity for a Pilot to join our small team of professionals at our Newquay Base, flying the AS365N2. Our Pilots form an integral and important part of our helicopter support with this role supporting one of our key clients.
This is a fixed term employment position between 1st Oct 2019 and March 2021.
The successful candidate will be an experienced pilot with a military maritime background operating on our naval support contract, reporting to the Managing Pilot. Roles within the operation involve passenger transfer to ships within the English Channel but can be located elsewhere. Flights are also undertaken on other roles including training support. Deck operations to ships are a core requirement in this challenging environment.
Some specific tasks required of our pilots include:
· Maintenance of training currencies and qualifications
· Carrying out flights safely in accordance with the Company Operations Manual
· Ensuring complaince with the Fatigue Risk Management System.
· Liaising with the crew throughout flight to ensure the service provided meets the demanding standards required
· Ensuring passsengers are adequately briefed before flight
· Maintaining the highest safety standards
· Providing guidance to crews when conducting under-slung load and Hoist operations
Skills and Experience:
Essential
· EASA CPL(H) and Instrument Rating (H)
· Previous experience as a pilot operating to military decks.
· Have passed an initial medical or assessment and is found fit to discharge the duties outlined above.
Desirable
· Experience in similar role.
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to company policies and procedures as detailed in the company Operations Manual.
They will undertake training courses and testing as required by the company at whichever location is necessary. This will also include training and testing to maintain compliance with the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications.
The working pattern is based around the flying programme which is predominantly weekdays and consists of a shift pattern.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, we look forward to receiving your application
Source of the advert (expired);
Aviation Job Search