Helicopter Utility Pilot | UH-60 / UH-1H / AW119 / H125
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other Aviation Roles
- Position
- Captain, Helicopter Pilot
- Aircraft
- Bell Bell 204 / 205 / UH-1 Huey, Sikorsky Sikorsky UH-60 / S-70, Airbus Helicopters H125 (AS350)
- Pay
- USD 65,000–198,000 per year
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
Position Summary
The Helicopter Utility Pilot provides aerial crane and utility support services throughout the Western United States using UH-60, UH-1H, AW119, and H125 helicopters. The position requires significant utility, vertical-reference, and firefighting experience.
Schedule
- Variable schedule
- Variable travel
- Western U.S. operations
Responsibilities
- Conduct aerial crane and utility helicopter operations
- Perform precision vertical-reference and long-line operations
- Support firefighting missions
- Operate assigned single- and multi-engine helicopters
- Maintain proficiency on assigned aircraft
- Maintain professional safety and operational standards
- Complete required operational paperwork
- Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, supervisors, and team members
Requirements
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft Rating
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Minimum 1,500 hours Total Time
- Minimum 250 hours PIC/SIC Utility Helicopter
- Minimum 250 hours Long-Line Vertical Reference
- Precision vertical-reference experience
- Firefighting experience
- Ability to remain proficient in UH-60, UH-1H, AW119, and/or H125 aircraft
Preferred Qualifications
- U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Pilot Qualification Card
- Firefighting awareness and familiarity
- FlightSafety training or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Recurrent training
- Flight and on-site bonuses
- Relocation negotiable
Compensation
- Flight and on-site bonuses