AS350 VRLL Fire/Utility Pilot – California

Heli Preflight; Vacaville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brothers Air Support is seeking a full-time AS350 Utility Pilot based in Vacaville & Truckee, California. The role supports firefighting and utility helicopter operations, with a year-round schedule and potential international work.

The start date is around April 1, 2027, with training provided as needed. Applicants should have 1500+ helicopter hours, 100 hours in the last 12 months, 50 hours in AS350, and 200 hours of mountainous terrain, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1500 hours of helicopter flight experience.
• 50 hours in AS350.
• 200 hours of mountainous terrain experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Kenntnisse

Flight hours 1500

AS350 hours 50

Mountainous terrain 200

Teamwork

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Company: Brothers Air Support
Location: Vacaville/Truckee, California
Type: Permanent
Posted: 02 November 2026

Description

Job Summary

On October 9, 2017, the Mariani family lost their generational home in Napa's Atlas Peak Fire. Out of that loss, Brothers Air Support was born. Twin brothers Michael and Christopher Mariani founded the company with one mission: to help protect communities and lands from wildfire. Today we are a heavy lift helicopter operator serving the forestry, utility, and agriculture industries. We're a small team of "BROTHERS," built on safety, hard work, professionalism, and integrity.

We are hiring a full-time AS350 Utility Pilot, based in Vacaville & Truckee, California. The position runs year-round on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation, and international work may be required. We would be looking to fill this position April 1 2027 with acceptance by end of February 2027. Initial applications will not be answered until first part of December. Initial 133 training will be provided if needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1500 hours of helicopter flight experience
• 100 hours in the preceding 12 months
• Minimum of 50 hours in AS350
• 200 hours of mountainous terrain
• Experience in helicopter utility construction work preferred
• Strong knowledge of 133/137 but previous experience not required
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

We are a Type 1 helicopter operator specializing in Fire Fighting and general helicopter utility.