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Senior Bookkeeper
About This Position
Execute and report daily financial activities in compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures under the guidance of the Line Manager (CFO).
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processing and reporting.
Support financial integrity, controls, and audit readiness.
Essential Job Functions
Transaction Processing
• Capture and process supplier invoices and credit notes
• Process customer invoices and receipts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in the financial system
Accounts Payable Support
• Match purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with payment runs and ensure all supporting documentation is complete
Accounts Receivable Support
• Allocate customer payments and maintain debtor accounts
• Follow up on outstanding balances where required
• Reconcile customer accounts
Bank and Cash Reconciliations
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations
• Manage petty cash and cashbook functions
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items
General Ledger Support
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and organised financial record-keeping
Expense and Claims Processing
• Verify and process staff expense claims in line with company policy
• Ensure all claims are supported by valid documentation
Compliance and Controls
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures
• Maintain complete audit trails and supporting documentation
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements
Administrative Support
• Maintain orderly electronic and manual filing systems
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks and reporting requirements
Tax and Compliance Management
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, income tax, and other statutory requirements
Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Review general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting records
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies
• Analyse financial information and provide variance explanations
Inherent Job Requirements:
Technical Competencies
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Xero and other accounting systems
Generic Competencies
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Reliable
Qualifications
Minimum:
• Grade 12
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Strong Excel skills
• Accounting systems experience
Ideal:
• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Diploma/Degree/NQF
equivalent)
Experience Minimum:
• 5 years’ experience in a financial environment
• Experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial administration
• Strong planning, organising, and administrative capability
Knowledge
• Accounting principles and practices
• Understanding of financial legislation, policies, and procedures
• Awareness of compliance and audit requirements
Other Requirements:
• Trustworthy and always maintains confidentiality
• High level of integrity and financial responsibility
Key Relationship Interfaces:
Internal Relationships (Ultimate HELIPORT)
• CFO
• Finance team
• Ultimate Heli staff including executives
External Relationships
• Suppliers and service providers
• Business partners
• External auditors (where applicable)
• Financial service providers
Remuneration & Benefits
Market related.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to recruitment@ultimateheli.com by 12:00 on 27 May 2026.
Cessna Citation X Captain
About This Position
Ultimate Aviation Group is seeking a highly professional and experienced pilot to join our expanding fixed-wing division as a full-time Cessna Citation X Captain.
This is an exciting opportunity to operate one of the world’s fastest and most prestigious business jets within a dynamic international aviation group involved in VIP, corporate, and specialised aviation operations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the company’s Cessna Citation X while maintaining the highest standards of safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
Essential Job Functions
- Act as Pilot-in-Command on domestic and international flights
- Ensure full compliance with company SOPs and aviation regulations
- Maintain exceptional levels of professionalism and passenger service
- Conduct thorough flight planning, operational risk assessments, and aircraft documentation
- Liaise closely with maintenance, operations control, and flight support teams
- Support operational flexibility and worldwide deployment when required
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Valid South African CAA ATPL (mandatory)
• Current Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 3,500 total flight hours
• Minimum 1,500 hours multi-engine turbine experience
• Previous corporate or VIP aviation experience preferred
• Strong international operational experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and flexible operational environment
• Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally
Preferred Experience
• Previous high-speed business jet experience
• Citation X Type Rating advantageous but not essential
• International flight planning and oceanic procedures
• Experience operating in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
• Strong customer-focused mindset with executive aviation experience
Remuneration & Benefits
Ultimate Aviation Group is willing to provide type conversion training for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary package
• Company-sponsored type conversion training opportunity
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Exposure to international operations
• Professional and modern working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious aviation group
30 May 2026.
Email CV and relevant documentation to chrisp@ultimateheli.com
Flight Operations Administrator
About This Position
- Provide day-to-day office and administrative support to the Flight Operations Manager.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, ensuring efficient communication flow.
- Act as point of contact for Flight Crew queries, escalating matters where required.
- Administer updates for new crew starts and maintain crew-related documentation.
- Assist in the preparation, compilation, and formatting of both regular and ad hoc reports.
- Ensure Flight Operations documents are prepared, updated, and distributed to the relevant stakeholders.
- Keep operational records, manuals, and reports updated in line with company and regulatory requirements.
- Follow up on deadlines, ensuring system updates and reporting obligations are completed on time.
- Monitor and respond through OCC Communication channels;
- Maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights during the shift;
- Monitor non-normal operations and apply company procedures;
- Ensure awareness of the status of all aircraft during the shift;
- Advise relevant parties of any company related delays;
- Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering and management where applicable,
- Assist in the preparation and finalisation of arrangements for additional scheduled flight, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights;
- Comply with all regulatory safety and security requirements relevant to Flight Operations.
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Relevant tertiary qualification Advantageous);
- 1-3 years’ experience in office administration (Essential)
- Administration experience (Essential);
- Aviation/Operations experience (Advantageous);
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Strong administrative skill;
- Organised, systematic and excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confident to deal with internal and external customers;
- Good communication skills;
- Task orientated and ability to multi-task;
- Ability to learn quickly and effectively.
Remuneration & Benefits
Market Related.
Closing 3 April 2026.
Email CV to jolainne@ultimateheli.com
Bell 412 Engineer
About This Position
Operating both in South Africa and in sister African our Company requires the service of a Licensed Bell 412 Engineer. The Engineer will be positioned in South Africa (Gauteng) and may rotate to South Sudan as and when required.
The Engineer is responsible for the daily airworthiness and safety of Company operated aircraft and articles in an assigned geographic territory of bases as assigned, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be willing to travel to field base locations for support, as directed. Travel may be required anywhere within the company system.
- Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
- Leadership, commitment and promotion of safety as a core value of the maintenance and operational organization.
- Ensures that procedures outlined in the General Maintenance & Operations Manual are followed and executed.
- Overall responsibility for efficient scheduling, availability and use of assigned resources including tooling, personnel and equipment to provide maximum, effective productivity.
- Ensures that all technical data on all articles inspected, repaired, or maintained by the hangar are kept current with latest revisions.
- Oversees the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as required.
- Ensures that rejected and unserviceable parts are handled in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts.
- Responsible for validating the aircraft Status Reports for aircraft assigned.
- Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
- Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory.
- Effectively able to communicate with engineers, pilots, and the client.
- Must be able to adapt to a new location with limited knowledge of the surrounding area.
The above list is not exhaustive duties and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.
Qualifications
- Full B1 License EASA or FAA A&P.
- Current type rating on the Bell 412.
- Recent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Takes responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions and results.
- Dedicated to team success.
- Performs work with high quality and excellence.
- Dependable and delivers on established timelines.
- South African citizen and will African experience be advantageous.
Remuneration & Benefits
Market Related.
Please send your cv to recruitment@ultimateheli.com should you meet the above requirements.
Closing date : 28 February 2026
Administrative Assistant (Contract Position)
About This Position
Ultimate Heli is seeking an experienced and highly organized Administrator to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be based at our Ultimate Heliport in Midrand and will play a key role in supporting operational and administrative functions across the business.
Essential Job Functions
• Maintain and update operational data and records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Update spreadsheets and databases
• Assist with reports and presentations
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including documentation, scheduling, and general office coordination.
• Collaborate closely with Operations Control to ensure efficient communication and smooth day-to-day operations.
Qualifications
Strong organisation and communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge (Google Workspace or MS Office)
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Previous experience within an aviation or logistics environment will be advantageous.
Remuneration & Benefits
If you’re organized and self-disciplined and a team player, apply today.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit CV’s to Jolainne in the HR Department at jolainne@ultimateheli.com.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
14 November 2025.
Bell 412 Co-Pilot
About This Position
SACAA REGULATIONS:
- Perform all Flights and Operations Duties, in accordance with SACAA, to ensure compliance with the SACAA regulations and company policy and procedures.
- Perform all Flight Duties as and when required in accordance with the Operations Manual and SACAA regulations
- To Ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality operations of the fleet of aircraft in conjunction with the SACAA.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION.
- Assists the Pilot in Command in the safe and efficient conduct of the In the event of the incapacitation of the PIC, the Co-Pilot shall assume command.
- Maintain familiarity with all relevant CAR’s and CAT’s, notices, circulars, procedures and the contents of the Company Operations Manual are necessary to fulfil the functions of a Co-Pilot.
- Assist the PIC concerning administrative duties in relation to the flight or assigned
- Support the PIC in the maintenance of a proper standard of crew discipline, conduct and personal
- Carry out such duties as required of a rated flight crew member concerning the flight, in accordance with the applicable AFM/POH, including procedures, limitations and performance, as appointed to him by the PIC.
- Whilst operating a flight, confirm the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining a continuous and independent check upon both the geographical position of the aircraft and its safe terrain clearance.
- Volunteers such advice, information and assistance to the PIC, as may contribute favorably towards the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Maintains a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of Ultimate Heli; and performs emergency duties as defined by the Company Operations Manual, AFM/POH, SOP’s and ERP.
Essential Job Functions
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy (MS Office & Projects)
- CATS & CARS or equivalent
- Planning and organizing
GENERIC COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Report Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Organizational Teamwork
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proactive
- Efficient
- Conflict Management
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12
- Computer skills (MS Office & Projects)
- CPL(H) License
- Dangerous Goods
- SEPT, CRM, ACAS
- Night Rating
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- ATPL License or Frozen ATPL
- Sling Rating
- Type Rating
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
A co-pilot 1 (CP1) may conduct all operations at the captain’s discretion. A CP1 may fly in the right seat with a Line training captain after 100 hours of operational time. A CP1 should be proficient and knowledgeable on the aircraft, itssystem and malfunctions and how to respond to them correctly, they should also have comprehensive knowledge on the AFM. Minimum requirements for CP1 are:
License: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- Total Time: 500 hours
- Total PIC: 250 hours
- Total Time on Type: 100 hours
IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
- 1000 Hours TT
- 250 Hours PIC
- 100 Hours Total Time on Type
MINIMUM TRAINING:
CPL (H)
IDEAL TRAINING:
ATPL(H)
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of South African Civil Aviation Authority Regulations & its associated
- Knowledge of Aviation Safety
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and
- Knowledge of MEL’s, SOP’s and the OM
Remuneration & Benefits
- Market related
Closing date : 28 February 2026
Please send your cv to recruitement@ultimateheli.com should you meet the above requirements.
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Bell 412 Captain
About This Position
SACAA REGULATIONS:
- Perform all Flights and Operations Duties, in accordance with SACAA, to ensure compliance with the SACAA regulations and company policy and procedures.
- Perform all Flight Duties as and when required in accordance with the Operations Manual and SACAA regulations
- To Ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality operations of the fleet of aircraft in conjunction with the SACAA
FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION.
- Act as the PIC as assigned and thereby ensure the safe and efficient conduct of the flight being
- Maintain familiarity with all relevant CAR’s and CAT’s, notices, circulars, procedures and the contents of the Company Operations Manual, as are necessary to fulfil the function of a Pilot
- Perform and ensure the completion of the administrative duties in relation to the flight or assigned
- Ensure the maintenance of a proper standard of crew discipline, conduct and personal
- Carry out such duties as required of a rated flight crew member concerning the flight, in accordance with the applicable AFM/POH, including procedures, limitations and performance, as appointed to him by the
- Whilst operating a flight, confirm and ensure the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining a continuous and independent check upon both the geographical position of the aircraft and its safe terrain clearance.
- Volunteers, such advice, information and assistance to the Operator, as may contribute favourably towards the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of Ultimate
- Performs emergency duties as defined by the Company Operations Manual, AFM/POH, SOP’s and ERP
Essential Job Functions
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy (MS Office & Projects)
- CATS & CARS or equivalent
- Planning and organizing
GENERIC COMPETENCIES:
- Computer Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Report Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Organizational Teamwork
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proactive
- Efficient Conflict Management
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12
- Computer skills (MS Office & Projects)
- CPL(H) License
- Dangerous Goods
- SEPT, CRM, ACAS
- Night Rating
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- ATPL License or Frozen ATPL
- Sling Rating
- Type Rating
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Captain – Minimum requirements for captains are subject to being signed out by line check captain and having the following experience:
- Total Time: 2000 hours
- Total PIC: 1500 hours
- Total Time on Type: 300 hours
- Total Right Seat Formalization Time: 50 hours
Line Check Captain – Line Captain is to carry out crew line checks and crew upgrades. Minimum requirements for a line check captain are subject to being signed out by an instructor and endorsed to sit in the left seat and have the following experience:
- Total Time: 3500 hours
- Total PIC: 2000 hours
- Total Time on Type: 800 hours
- Total PIC on Type: 500 hours
IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
- 3000 Hours TT
- 1000 Hours PIC
- 300 Hours on type
Before a captain can be signed out, he/she requires to achieve 50 hours formalization in the right seat with line check captain.
MINIMUM TRAINING:
CPL (H)
IDEAL TRAINING:
ATPL(H)
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of South African Civil Aviation Authority Regulations & its associated
- Knowledge of Aviation Safety
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of MEL’s, SOP’s and the OM
Remuneration & Benefits
Market related.
28 February 2026.
Please send your cv to recruitement@ultimateheli.com should you meet the above requirements.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker
About This Position
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Rotation: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker to join our maintenance team in Aberdeen. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and reputable aviation maintenance provider, supporting a variety of aircraft types in the Offshore oil and gas transport environment.
The role operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, providing an excellent work-life balance while being part of a highly skilled team focused on safety, precision, and efficiency.
Essential Job Functions
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out structural repairs on our rotary wing aircraft
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and maintenance manuals
- Perform drilling, riveting, de-burring, sealing, and other sheet metal tasks
- Adhere to strict aviation safety and quality standards
- Complete all documentation and work packs in line with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker or Aircraft Structures Technician
- Strong understanding of aircraft structural repair techniques and tooling
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical documentation and drawings
- Right to work in the UK
- Flexibility to work a 7/7 rotation pattern in Aberdeen
Desirable
- Previous experience on rotary aircraft is advantageous
- Apprenticeship or formal training in aircraft maintenance or sheet metal work
Remuneration & Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Structured 7/7 rotation offering regular time off
- Supportive team culture with a strong safety-first approach
Should you meet the above requirements, please submit your CV to recruitment@offshoreheli.com.
Closing date: 25 August 2025
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