Chief Pilot | S-70 Blackhawk / Bell Helicopters

Position Summary

The Chief Pilot oversees helicopter operations supporting forestry, aerial firefighting, external-load missions, and aerial application. The position is responsible for pilot supervision, operational safety, training, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule

• Full-time, primarily day shift.
• Variable hours, travel, and field deployments required.
• Emergency-response assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct helicopter flight operations and supervise assigned pilots.
• Oversee pilot training, qualifications, evaluations, and standardization.
• Maintain compliance with FAA Parts 91, 133, and 137.
• Coordinate aircraft and crew readiness for firefighting and utility missions.
• Work with maintenance and safety personnel on operational requirements.
• Support flight risk assessments and incident reviews.
• Maintain operational procedures and pilot training records.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot (CPL) Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating.
• Instrument-Helicopter Rating.
• S-70 PIC Type Rating.
• Current FAA Medical Certificate.
• Significant helicopter PIC experience in utility, firefighting, external-load, aerial application, or comparable operations.
• Knowledge of FAA Parts 91, 133, and 137.
• Experience with restricted-category aircraft operations.
• Previous pilot leadership, training, or flight standards experience.
• Ability to travel and deploy for operational assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• UH-60/S-70 Blackhawk, Bell 212, or Bell 206 experience.
• Wildland firefighting experience.
• Part 133 external-load or Part 137 aerial application experience.
• Safety management or instructor/check airman experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• 401(k) matching and additional retirement contribution.
• Three weeks of first-year vacation.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.

Compensation

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• Annual incentive target of 25% of base salary, subject to plan performance.