Helicopter Pilot: Precision External Load & Client Liaison

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

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