Bell Fire/Utility Pilot – Idaho (Full‑Time, Housing)

Heli Preflight; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with company match

Hourly Flight Pay

Daily Pay +Tips

Company Provided Housing

Possible Advancement

Job summary

Hillcrest Aircraft Co., Inc. in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks experienced Bell 407 and Bell 205 fire pilots for full-time, long-term employment. The role includes tour piloting for the 2026 season with possible advancement. The company operates as a leading operator with a long history and a broad flight program.

Ideal candidates hold a CPL or ATP and bring strong mountain and external-load experience, plus fire operation background. Great benefits and stability are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial Pilot License or ATP.
• Minimum flight hours in make/model and external load operations.
• Significant mountain-flying experience required.
• DOI/USFS fire experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fly Bell 407 and Bell 205 for fire operations.
• Serve as tour pilot for the 2026 season with potential advancement.

Skills

100 Hours in Make/Model

100 Hours Vertical Reference/External-

200 Hours Mountain Flying

Fire experience (DOI/USFS)

Education

Commercial Pilot License or ATP

Job description

Hillcrest Aircraft Co., Inc. in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks experienced Bell 407 and Bell 205 fire pilots for full-time, long-term employment. The role includes tour piloting for the 2026 season with possible advancement. The company operates as a leading operator with a long history and a broad flight program.

Ideal candidates hold a CPL or ATP and bring strong mountain and external-load experience, plus fire operation background. Great benefits and stability are offered.