Offshore Helicopter Pilot Jobs in Norway

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. North Sea offshore hiring tied to contract cycles. EMS (Norsk Luftambulanse) hires year-round. EU/EEA citizen or Norwegian skilled-worker permit. Offshore operators sponsor permits for experienced S-92 / AW189 captains. ChopperSwap matches your licences, ratings and currency against open offshore helicopter pilot positions in Norway — candidates browse, apply and chat for free.

Frequently asked questions

What licences do Norway offshore helicopter pilot jobs require?

Luftfartstilsynet / EASA licence with Norwegian preferred (especially for EMS); English acceptable for offshore as the working language. EU/EEA citizen or Norwegian skilled-worker permit. Offshore operators sponsor permits for experienced S-92 / AW189 captains. 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 Norway?

Top employers include CHC Helikopter Service, Bristow Norway, Lufttransport, Helitrans, Norsk Luftambulanse. Full list and descriptors are above. ChopperSwap aggregates open roles from these and other operators.

What does this role typically pay in Norway?

Entry-level: 1412–1798k NOK. Mid-career: 1862–2375k NOK. Senior: 2440–3146k NOK. Ranges are gross annual compensation in NOK (~USD