Join our dynamic team operating Bell 407 and Bell Medium Helicopters on Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) contracts supporting federal fire suppression efforts and a diverse range of utility operations, including HEC contracts. This role reports to the Chief Pilot and demands a strong commitment to safety, precision, and professionalism in every flight.
We are seeking experienced pilots with exceptional decision-making skills, sound judgment, and a customer service mindset to excel in challenging environments. Our operations offer a unique blend of firefighting missions, utility work, and precision long-line operations, providing pilots with exciting challenges and rewarding experiences.
Daily Rate positions or Full-Time salaried positions are available. Full-time positions are eligible for an employee benefits package and year-round work. Contract positions may have the opportunity for additional USFS work in the Pacific Northwest during the fire offseason, especially if you have powerline and precision long-line skills.
Experience and proficiency in the following major areas:
- Extensive flight operations experience BHT-407, BHT-205/BHT-212 or similar aircraft
- Thorough knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations, FARs, and USFS requirements
- FAR compliance
- Experience in flight and operational planning
- Weight and balance data
- Fuel management
- Proficient in tracking duty, flight, and maintenance times
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform duties as PIC of BHT-407 and Bell Medium Helicopters
- Conduct aerial fire suppression missions and external load operations
- Operate helicopter accessory equipment to carry out fire suppression missions which, may include a fixed water tank, hydraulic snorkel, external water bucket, and sling loads
- Accurately track and maintain written and computerized duty, flight, and maintenance logs and records
- Maintain weight and balance data
- Fuel management
- Report maintenance issues to the Director of Maintenance
- Adhere to Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
- Conduct yourself as a professional pilot as an ambassador of the company, take excellent care of the customer, the aircraft, and its overall condition, security, and cleanliness
- Comply with company Employee Manual, GOM, SMS, SOP’s, and Ops Specs
- Participate in out-of-town travel, work, and overtime work, as required
- Positively represent Lohman Helicopter through a professional and favorable appearance to the public and to the companies and entities that we work with
- Satisfactorily complete all company-mandated and assigned training classes and training courses within given time limits
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the landing zone, including the activities of other employees and contractors, and the movement of equipment/helicopters
- Maintain a consistent, open, and honest line of communication with your supervisor
- Actively participate in the company SMS program
- Make safety a priority at all times
- Other Duties as Assigned: Due to the nature of small business operations, it will be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.
