Offshore Helicopter Pilot Jobs in Brazil

Offshore pilots fly scheduled crew-change rotations to oil and gas platforms, typically on 14/14 or 28/28 schedules. S-92, AW139, AW189 and H225 are the dominant airframes. Two-crew IFR is the standard; long over-water legs in deteriorating weather, deck landings and HOIST/SAR-augmented missions define the work. Offshore Campos and Santos basin hiring is tied to Petrobras contract cycles. VIP charter (São Paulo) is steady year-round. Brazilian citizen or permanent resident. Visa sponsorship for foreign pilots is rare. ChopperSwap matches your licences, ratings and currency against open offshore helicopter pilot positions in Brazil — candidates browse, apply and chat for free.

Frequently asked questions

What licences do Brazil offshore helicopter pilot jobs require?

ANAC licence with Portuguese required as the working language. Brazilian citizen or permanent resident. Visa sponsorship for foreign pilots is rare. Operators typically require 3,000+ hours total, 1,000 multi-engine turbine, current IFR, HUET and offshore survival, plus an unrestricted right to work in the region.

Which operators hire offshore helicopter pilots in Brazil?

Top employers include Omni Helicópteros, Lider Aviação, CHC do Brasil, BHS (Brazilian Helicopter Services). Full list and descriptors are above. ChopperSwap aggregates open roles from these and other operators.

What does this role typically pay in Brazil?

Entry-level: 358–455k BRL. Mid-career: 471–601k BRL. Senior: 618–796k BRL. Ranges are gross annual compensation in BRL (~USD