AS350 VRLL Aerial Work/Fire/Utility Pilots – New Mexico

Heli Preflight; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Company-paid travel including airfare,

Daily per diem away from home

Job summary

Mountain Air Helicopters, Inc. is seeking full-time experienced utility helicopter pilots. The role involves daily preflight, flight planning, and operating in remote locations under VFR conditions.

You will work on external load missions, powerline construction support, and fire response with USFS/OAS agencies. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience, with medical and travel benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2,500 hours of helicopter flight time.
• 150 hours in Airbus AS350 helicopters.
• 150 hours of external load experience.
• Meet USFS/OAS pilot carding minimums and complete interagency check ride.

Responsibilities

• Daily preflight, FRaT, post-flight procedures.
• Prepare flight plans, weight and balance, and passenger briefing.
• Pilot in remote locations under VFR conditions.
• Liaise with customers for relations and coordination.
• Complete annual flight and ground training; adhere to FAA safety standards.

Skills

Total flight hours

AS350 hours

External load experience

Job description

Description

Mountain Air Helicopters, Inc. is seeking full-time experienced utility helicopter pilots. Mountain Air is a 23 year, US based Utility Helicopter company operating under FAA Part 135/133/137. Our primary flight operations are helicopter support for challenging helicopter projects and fire support for various federal and state agencies. We are a busy company with projects primarily in the western US. This is an opportunity to be part of a small company with strong morals, work ethics, safety brand, be part of a robust company culture, and be heard by company management and peers.

• 2,500 hours of helicopter flight time
• 150 hours in Airbus AS350 series helicopters
• 150 hours of external load experience
• Meet applicable USFS/OAS pilot carding minimums and complete required interagency check ride.

Missions include:

• External load with 50’, 100’ and 150” long line
• Powerline Construction support – Foundation support / pole replacement
• Core and Micro-pile drill support
• USFS and OAS Fire Fighting (EU and CWN)
• Aerial mulching and seeding
• PSD and Heli-torch burn projects
• Geophysical survey

• Daily rate + hourly flight rate + extended pay, commensurate with experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Company-paid travel, including airfare, rental vehicles, and hotels
• Daily per diem when away from home

Duties include daily preflight, FRaT, post-flight, document daily records, prepare flight plans, W&B, passenger briefing. Pilot will fly aircraft in remote locations and varied outdoor conditions (VFR only). Work with customers as the liaison for customer relations. Complete company annual flight and ground training. Meet USFS/OAS certification minimums and complete Interagency check ride as required. Pilots must work well with peers and represent our company in a professional manner. Adhere to FAA regulations, hold integrity to a high standard and place safety of self, passengers, and aircraft first.