Chief Helicopter Pilot - FAA-Compliant Ops Leader

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Missoula (MT)

Hybrid

USD 260,000 - 320,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Flight pay

Full-time position

Job summary

Confidential Company in Missoula, MT, seeks a Chief Helicopter Pilot to oversee flight operations and ensure FAA Parts 91/133/135/137 compliance. The role leads pilot training, scheduling, and customer relations across utility, external-load, aerial application and charter flights.

Requirements include 5,000 flight hours, mountain flying, and a commercial rotorcraft certificate. Compensation includes a starting salary of $260,000 per year, flight pay, Simple IRA with 3% match, and health

Qualifications

Commercial rotorcraft certificate and FAA credentials.
Minimum 5 years of helicopter flying experience.
5,000 total helicopter flight hours required.
500 mountain flying hours required.
Strong knowledge of FAA Parts 91/133/135/137 regulations.
Leadership experience in supervising pilots and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily flight operations with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Maintain compliance with FAA parts 91, 133, 135, and 137.
Manage pilot training programs and recurrent training.
Develop and coordinate pilot schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
Support customer relations with professional communication and dependable service standards.
Provide leadership for utility, external-load, aerial application, charter, and other helicopter operations.
Promote a strong safety culture and enforce company policies and best practices.