UH-60 Blackhawk Pilots for Fire Fighting Season

Capitol Helicopters Inc. is currently accepting resumes for UH-60 Blackhawk Pilots. The current opening is for seasonal firefighting work, but could extend into other longline or powerline work if desired. Candidates must be cardable with the USFS, and preferred candidates will currently be carded with the USFS. Capitol Helicopters offers competitive wages, rotational schedule options, incentives and benefit packages that include medical, dental, and company matched 401(k) retirement plans. Capitol Helicopters strives to provide a positive team environment, while focusing on industry innovations.

• The Pilot reports directly to the Chief Pilot.
• The Pilot is to assist the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot in assuring that all work accomplished within Capitol GOM and is in compliance and in accordance with the FAR’s, Capitol manuals, and other applicable publications.
• Promote the use of the Safety Management System amongst peers as the path to achieving safety objectives. Identify report and correct safety deviations.
• Maintain assigned aircraft in an airworthy and mission ready condition.
• Be responsible for safe ground and flight operations in collaboration with the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and all the department managers.
• Act as Pilot In Command of any aircraft in the fleet, assuming all duties expected and required of a Pilot in Command.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Must maintain a professional image and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to excel and be proficient in the position.
• Works collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to evolving situations.
• Works in accordance with company values, priorities and goals and to adhere to corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish and model high standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and tolerates high stress levels while maintaining professionalism.
• Performs other duties during scheduled shift as requested by the Chief Pilot.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Rotorcraft or greater.
• Current Second Class Medical or greater.
• 1500+ Hours PIC Helicopter.
• 500+ Hours Turbine PIC Helicopter.
• 100+ Hours previous 12 months.
• 100+ Hours UH-60 Blackhawk
• Must pass random drug/alcohol screening in accordance with Part 120 of the FAR.