Helicopter VRLL Chief Pilot – Montana

Heli Preflight; Missoula (MT); Vor Ort; USD 260.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Flight pay

Full-time position

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Company in Missoula, MT, seeks a Chief Helicopter Pilot to oversee flight operations and ensure FAA Parts 91/133/135/137 compliance. The role leads pilot training, scheduling, and customer relations across utility, external-load, aerial application and charter flights.

Requirements include 5,000 flight hours, mountain flying, and a commercial rotorcraft certificate. Compensation includes a starting salary of $260,000 per year, flight pay, Simple IRA with 3% match, and health

Qualifikationen

• Commercial rotorcraft certificate and FAA credentials.
• Minimum 5 years of helicopter flying experience.
• 5,000 total helicopter flight hours required.
• 500 mountain flying hours required.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Parts 91/133/135/137 regulations.
• Leadership experience in supervising pilots and scheduling.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily flight operations with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with FAA parts 91, 133, 135, and 137.
• Manage pilot training programs and recurrent training.
• Develop and coordinate pilot schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Support customer relations with professional communication and dependable service standards.
• Provide leadership for utility, external-load, aerial application, charter, and other helicopter operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce company policies and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Flight operations leadership

Pilot supervision

Aircraft experience (Astar/Blackhawk)

Customer service

MS Office (Excel)

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Summary

FAA Compliance Part 91/133/135/137

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Helicopter Pilot to oversee flight operations and support regulatory compliance for operations conducted under FAA Parts 91, 133, 135, and 137. This leadership position is responsible for managing safe and efficient flight operations, pilot training, pilot schedules, customer relations, and operational readiness across a diverse helicopter fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily flight operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA regulations, including Parts 91, 133, 135, and 137.
• Manage pilot training programs, recurrent training, and operational standardization.
• Develop and coordinate pilot schedules to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Support customer relations by maintaining professional communication and dependable service standards.
• Provide leadership for utility, external-load, aerial application, charter, and other helicopter operations as assigned.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure pilots follow company policies, procedures, and best practices.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $260,000 per year.
• Additional flight pay.
• Simple IRA with 3% company match.
• Health insurance.
• Full-time position.

Requirements

Aircraft Experience

Preferred candidates will have experience operating and managing flight operations involving aircraft such as the Astar and Blackhawk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of helicopter flight experience.
• Minimum 5,000 total helicopter flight hours.
• Strong knowledge of FAA compliance requirements for Parts 135, 91, 133, and 137 operations.
• 500 flight hours of Mountain flying experience required.
• Very strong Vertical reference, long-line, and lift work experience required.
• Proven leadership ability in flight operations, pilot supervision, training, and scheduling.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and general business software tools.

Company Details

Confidential Company