Helicopter Pilot | EC130

Position Summary

The Helicopter Pilot operates EC130 aircraft conducting VFR air tour and charter flights while providing guests with a professional, world-class tour experience. The pilot maintains responsibility for safe aircraft operation, regulatory compliance, conservative aeronautical decision-making, and passenger safety.

Schedule

• Regular full-time.
• Regular scheduled attendance required.
• Approximately 70% travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned aircraft in accordance with applicable FARs, company operating procedures, operations specifications, and approved aircraft limitations.
• Verify all required aircraft documents, charts, safety equipment, and passenger briefing materials are onboard before flight.
• Review aircraft maintenance records and daily log sheets to confirm required maintenance and inspections are current and reported discrepancies have been corrected.
• Determine aircraft airworthiness and complete required preflight inspections.
• Verify aircraft loading, weight, and center of gravity limitations for takeoff and landing.
• Review current weather, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and other available flight information.
• Conduct required passenger boarding, in-flight, deplaning, and emergency briefings.
• File a company or FAA flight plan for all flights, including test, ferry, and training flights.
• Maintain required pilot certificates, medical certificate, and government-issued identification during flight operations.
• Maintain required aircraft-specific flight check currency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2,500 PIC Hours, documented and verifiable.
• 1,000 Turbine Hours.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate – Helicopter with Instrument Rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Must have passed the required aircraft-specific flight check within the preceding 12 calendar months.
• Must successfully complete TSA/FBI background clearance.
• Participation in the FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work safely in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds regularly and meet stated physical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Pilot-in-Command experience.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits package.