Commercial Pilot

Cityview Helicopter Tours; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cityview Helicopter Tours seeks an experienced helicopter pilot to operate tour flights under VFR day and night, including NVG when required. You will be responsible for safe flight conduct, flight planning, preflight checks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidates must hold an FAA Commercial Helicopter license with instrument rating and a Class 2 Medical, with 8–10 years of related experience and 2000 flight hours, including PIC time.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general regulations and procedures.
• Strong math and reasoning capabilities for flight planning and safety.
• Proficiency with standard computer and document software used in aviation.
• NVG experience is preferred for night operations.

Responsibilities

• Pilot the helicopter for tours under VFR day/night/NVG as assigned.
• Report to Chief Pilot or Lead Pilot and ensure safe flight conduct.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and required documentation on board.
• Perform preflight inspections and weight/balance calculations.
• Brief passengers and comply with 14 CFR 135/91 as appropriate.
• Review NOTAMs, weather, and flight plans; adjust as needed.
• Keep flight logs and post-flight duty completion; communicate deviations.
• Maintain current medical and flight time restrictions; violation reporting as required.
• Assist with aircraft and work area cleaning when needed.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Math ability

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

FAA Commercial Helicopter license with instrument rating

FAA Class 2 Medical

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Responsible for acting as the pilot flying Helicopter for our tours, VFR day/night/NVG by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Chief Pilot or Lead Pilot

Responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which assigned

Has the final authority in the operation of the aircraft

PICs must ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the company operations manual

Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation

Ensuring the preflight inspection is completer before each departure

Ensures passengers have been briefed in accordance as per 14 CFR 135.117

Ensures that each flight is conducted in accordance with 14 CFR 135 or 91 as appropriate

Checking all applicable NOTAMs, studying weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports and departure points

Preparing flight plans as appropriate

Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight

Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that all required documentation is on board the aircraft

Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel and oxygen requirements and performance charts

Using checklists and operating procedures noted in this manual

Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate

Notify authorities of any accident, suspected communicable disease, acts of unlawful interference, or landing at an airport other than planned or as caused by circumstances beyond the control of the PIC

Completing all post flight duties, including flight logs, deferred item sheet, notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location

When necessary, utilizes the authority to refuse transportation of any person or object if the carriage poses any risk to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants

Ensuring that he/she is current and qualified to operate the aircraft to which he/she is assigned. This includes, but is not limited to: training, testing, compliance with flight time restrictions and rest requirements, maintaining a current medical certificate as required and notifies the chief pilot if any medical (physical or mental) condition exists that may impair his/her ability to perform as a crewmember, and all other applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.

Assists with cleaning of aircraft and work areas

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and internet software.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and eight to ten years related experience and/or training; 2000 hours as a pilot; 1000 hours as a PIC, 250 hours cross country time; 250 hours at night un-aided; or equivalent combination of education and experience. NVG experience preferred.

Specialized Training:

• Helicopter pilot training
• Commercial helicopter training

Certificates and Licenses:

• FAA Commercial Helicopter, with instrument rating
• FAA Class 2 Medical

Equipment:

• Flight helmet
• Flight suit
• Black leather boots above ankle

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Ability to work with a diverse group of co-workers and customers

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.