B407 VRLL Fire/Powerline Construction Pilot – California

Heli Preflight; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Helicopters, Inc. in La Verne, California, seeks a Bell 407–experienced fire/utility pilot for firefighting and power line construction missions. The schedule is 12/12 with a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K.

Ideal candidates hold a current USFS/DOI Interagency card and have significant Bell 407 flight time, plus lidar/cineflex experience and precision vertical reference capability. Eligible to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Current USFS/DOI Interagency card.
• Minimum of 100 hours in Bell 407.
• Experience with Lidar/Cineflex.
• Precision vertical reference experience.
• Powerline construction experience (HEC, pole sets).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Fly firefighting missions and power line construction.
• Operate Bell 407 and other assigned missions.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with crew on external loads and missions.

Skills

Interagency card

Bell 407 hrs

Firefighting ops

Powerline work

Lidar experience

Cineflex experience

Job description

Company: Blue Sky Helicopters, Inc
Location: La Verne, California
Type: Permanent
Posted: 29 September 2026

Description

Job Summary
BlueSky Helicopters in Los Angeles currently has a 407 position open for a fire/utility pilot. Your primary missions would be firefighting and power line construction.
We offer a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.

• Schedule is 12/12
• Preference will be given to currently/previously carded pilots and experience flying in the wire environment.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Current USFS/DOI Interagency card.
• Minimum of 100 hours in the Bell 407.
• Previous Lidar/Cineflex experience
• Precision vertical reference experience
• Powerline Construction experience ie. HEC, pole sets

BlueSky Helicopters operates, 407 and H60 Helicopters. The company is headquartered at KPOC. Our primary business is utility and firefighting. Our other missions include film/TV production, and charters.

Requirements

Meet all OAS carding requirements including:

• 200 hours total time in mountainous terrain
• 50 hours in Bell 407 series.

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America

Company Details

Company: Blue Sky Helicopters, Inc
Address: 2015 McKinley Ave Ste.F4 · La Verne, California 91750 · USA
Web: https://www.blueskycopters.com/
Makes: Sikorsky, Bell, Airbus
Models: UH-60/S70, Bell 407, AS350
About:

A firefighting and utility helicopter company based out of Southern California. Blue Sky provides unparalleled service for precision external loads nation wide. Employing a highly experienced and skilled staff ensures superior performance on your next job.

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