Helicopter Pilot

Justhelicopters; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest HeliServices in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced helicopter pilot with proven long-line experience to join our team. This role blends high-skill external load flying with a strong customer-facing component, making you the face of our operation on every job site.

You will perform precision long-line operations, conduct thorough pre-flight planning and risk assessments, maintain airworthiness documentation, and communicate clearly with clients, ground crews, and site supervisors while

Qualifications

• Commercial helicopter pilot certificate with instrument rating is required.
• Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
• Proven long line/external load experience required.
• Turbine time preferred (Bell 206/407).
• Clean FAA record and current Class 2 medical.
• Strong verbal communication and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision long-line operations for external load missions.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, load calculations, and risk assessments.
• Communicate directly with clients, ground crews, and site supervisors.
• Maintain aircraft airworthiness documentation and coordinate maintenance.
• Represent Southwest HeliServices professionally in all customer interactions.

Skills

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Instrument Rating

2500 Hours Total

Long Line / External Load

Turbine Time

FAA Medical Class 2

Strong Verbal Communication

Job description

# Helicopter Pilot---Southwest Heliservices2425 N Greenfield RdMesa, AZ 85213United StatesApply for JobVisit Website---CategoryPilotsMinimum Certification RequiredCommercial PilotMinimum Flight Hours Required2501IndustryAll Other Helicopter JobsJob Start Date7/27/2026Application Closing Date9/30/2026Manages OthersNoExperience RequiredYesDegree RequiredNoSecurity Clearance RequiredNoEmployment TypeEmployeeWork ScheduleFull-TimeTravelHeavy Travel---Job DescriptionAbout the Role Southwest HeliServices is seeking an experienced helicopter pilot with proven long line experience to join our team based out of Mesa, AZ. This role combines high-skill utility flying with a strong customer-facing component — you’ll be the face of our operation as much as the hands on the controls. We’re looking for a pilot who flies with precision and represents the company with professionalism on every job site. What You’ll Do Perform precision long-line operations (external load work) for construction, utility, and/or specialty lift missions Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, load calculations, and risk assessments for each mission Communicate directly and confidently with clients, ground crews, and site supervisors Maintain aircraft airworthiness documentation and coordinate with maintenance Uphold company safety culture and FAA Part 133 (external load) / Part 135 compliance as applicable Represent Southwest HeliServices professionally in all customer interactionsJob RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate with instrument rating Minimum 2,500 total flight hours Documented long line / external load experience required — precision longline or Human External Cargo (HEC) experience strongly preferred Turbine time preferred (specify aircraft type Bell 206/407) Clean FAA record, current medical certificate (Class 2 minimum) Strong verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset — this pilot will interact directly with clients, not just fly missions Based in or willing to relocate to the Phoenix Metro, AZ area is preferred.