CHLA Pilot

Helinet Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision

401k

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Income Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Helinet Aviation is seeking qualified helicopter pilots for the CHLA contract in the Los Angeles area. The role focuses on safe operation of rotorcraft, preflight readiness, and coordination with maintenance and flight operations.

Ideal candidates have an FAA Commercial Pilot's License with Instrument Rating, 2,000 total hours including 1,200 helicopter hours, and pass a comprehensive training program. The position emphasizes teamwork and customer service as part of a mission-critical service.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Commercial Pilot's License with Instrument Rating.
• Current FAA Medical (2nd class acceptable; upgrade to 1st class later).
• Must meet FAA Part 135 pilot minimum requirements.
• 2,000 total flight hours, incl. 1,200 helicopter hours.
• 500 turbine helicopter hours; twin-engine time preferred.
• 250 cross-country hours; 100 unaided night hours.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations; able to work in a team; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the aircraft for CHLA contract assignments.
• Review flight information, MEL and maintenance logs prior to flight.
• Ensure passenger and crew safety and proper weight and balance.

Skills

Commercial Pilot

Instrument Rating

FAA Medical

Part 135

Flight Hours 2000

Night Hours 100

Team Player

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Helinet Aviation Services is a diversified helicopter service provider located in Van Nuys, California. We provide services for a wide range of markets, including VIP charter, emergency medical services including patient and organ transport, electronic news gathering, motion picture, television and commercial production.

We are seeking qualified pilots for our Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) contract.

The CHLA Pilot will include the following general duties:

• Responsible for thesafe operation of the aircraft
• Prior to flight, the pilot will familiarize himself/herself with all available information concerning the flight, including the current inspection status and aircraft discrepancy log, MEL deferral log and maintenance release, if appropriate
• Responsible for the safety of his/her passengers and crew, if required delegates functions
• Before flight, obtains briefing information regarding the purpose of the flight, including weather, NOTAMs, PIREPs, and operating procedures
• Completes pre-flight risk assessments
• Participates in company SMS program
• Ensures the aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, manned and legal for the flight assignment
• Supervises loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations and cargo is properly secured
• Ensures proper preparation of flight logs, records, and maintenance forms
• Attends and successfully completes initial and recurrent training and evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Current FAA Commercial Pilot's License with Instrument Rating
• Current FAA Medical (2nd class ok at time of hire, but must be willing to obtain 1st class at next renewal)
• Must meet FAA Part 135 pilot minimum requirements
• 2,000 total flight hours, including at least 1200 hours helicopter
• 500 hours in turbine powered helicopters, twin time preferred
• 250 hours of cross-country flight time
• Minimum of 100 hours unaided night flight time
• Knowledgeable about FAA regulations
• High School Diploma
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be customer service oriented

Preferred qualifications:

• 3,000 total flight hours, 2,000 hoursPIC Helicopter
• NVG experience
• Experience in Sikorsky S76 Helicopter
• Twin engine helicopter experience
• Prior Part 135 / Helicopter Air Ambulance experience
• ATP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision
• 401k
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Income Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
  

Helinet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against for any reason. All Helinet employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law to include Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (LCIHO LCIHO Link). Helinet is also committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to members of the armed forces.