Helicopter Utility Pilot – California

Heli Preflight; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Traincroft Inc. in San Bernardino, CA seeks a Utility Helicopter Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for high-quality aerial crane and support operations. You will be the final authority for flight safety and aircraft operation, under a 14 days on/10 days off schedule.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a competitive benefits package. The ideal candidate has extensive rotorcraft experience, PIC/SIC time on Blackhawk and Bell platforms, and a strong safety and leadership mindset focused on

Qualifications

• Commercial FAA rotorcraft pilot license is required.
• FCC Radio License is required.
• Valid U.S. Passport is required.
• Minimum 1500 total flight time; 250 PIC/SIC in Blackhawk and 200 PIC/SIC in specified Bell/AW aircraft.
• 100 hours minimum long-line vertical reference flight time.

Responsibilities

• Operate company aircraft within FAR and Flight Dispatch packet parameters.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight checks and weather/dispatch consultations to plan flights.
• Determine flight routes, speeds, and ETAs to meet schedules.
• Maintain compliance with federal and local flight regulations and company manuals.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and coordinate with flight/ground dispatch and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Commercial FAA Rotorcraft Pilot license

FCC Radio License

Valid U.S. Passport

Job description

Company: Traincroft Inc.
Location: San Bernardino, California
Type: Permanent
Posted: 08 August 2026

Description

Job Summary

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Job Title: Helicopter PIC (BlackHawk and Bell, etc. exp. required)

Work Schedule: 14 days on/10 days off

JOB SUMMARY

The employer is looking for a Utility Helicopter Pilot-in-Command (PIC) capable of providing high-quality, safe, and reliable aerial crane and support services. The Helicopter PIC is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft and safety during flight.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Chief Pilot
• Supervises: Second-in-Command

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial F.A.A. Rotor-craft Pilot license
• FCC Radio License
• Valid U.S. Passport
• A minimum of 250 (P.I.C. or S.I.C.) flight hours in a Blackhawk and 200 (P.I.C. or S.I.C.) flight hours with Bell 205/UH-1 helicopters, AW-119, H125, B430, B212 or similar.
• 1500 total time required
• 100 hours minimum long-line vertical reference flight time required
• Recent experience should be in one or more of the following:
  • Utility construction
  • HEC (Human External Cargo)
  • Fire bucket operations
  • Wire stringing
  • Power pole setting
  • Other related utility helicopter operations
• Piloting single and multi-engine air crafts offshore in variable conditions.
• U.S.F.S. Helicopter Pilot Qualification card, firefighting awareness and familiarity, and Flight Safety training (or equivalent) are all preferred.
• The ability to remain proficient in type I, II, and III (utility) helicopters.
• A positive attitude toward employees, supervisors, customers, and vendors.
• Personal flexibility regarding schedules and task assignments, especially with customers and projects, is essential to a successful career at the company.
• Organizational skills, maintaining a clean work area, timely completion of paperwork, communication skills, and an ability to follow-through on all tasks.
• Valuable (common-sense) respectful character traits such as honesty and reliability, with a commitment to safety, sensitivity for customer privacy, and confidentiality regarding proprietary information.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with other departments/organizations.
• Must have an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations and a sound knowledge of aircraft systems and performance principles.
• Analytical ability to evaluate data and information to make operational decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, oral and active listening.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong initiative skills.
• Must be a team player with excellent crew resource management skills.
• Willing to travel out of town occasionally for up to three weeks at a time.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment.

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:
• Operate company aircraft within the parameters set in the Flight Dispatch packet, and in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations;
• Conduct a pre-flight check, which includes inspecting the aircraft, controls, systems and instruments, such as fuel consumption. Also includes consulting with weather forecasts and dispatchers to create a flight plan;
• Determines flight routes, speed, and take-off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements;
• Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations;
• Must be highly knowledgeable of the General Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other instructions pertinent to assigned duties;
• Maintain interior/exterior aircraft cleanliness;
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, facilities and partners;
• Provide shift change information to transitioning pilot and team;
• Maintain all record keeping, including those required by the employer, FAR and other federal/government regulators;
• Coordinates with DOM on the timely communication and correction of mechanical repairs, as well as planned inspections or maintenance work on aircrafts around scheduled operations;