Professional Bell 407GX Helicopter Pilot

Justhelicopters; Grand Junction, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Justhelicopters in Grand Junction, CO is seeking an experienced helicopter pilot to lead mission planning, conduct external load operations, and maintain safety and FAA compliance. Applicants must have 2,500 total helicopter hours, including 1,000 turbine and 1,000 PIC, plus 50 hours instrument flight and 300 hours high-altitude experience.

Mountainous terrain experience required. This full-time position offers year-round responsibilities with occasional mountain flying and coordination with

Qualifications

• Total helicopter flight hours ≥ 2,500 with turbine exposure.
• PIC time ≥ 1,000 hours and 300 hours high-altitude experience.
• Experience in mountainous terrain and external load operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan flights, weather checks, NOTAM review, weight/balance, and fuel planning.
• Ensure airworthiness, documents onboard and preflight inspections.
• Coordinate external load operations and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Total helicopter hours (2,500+)

PIC time (1,000+)

Turbine time (1,000+)

Education

Commercial Helicopter Instrument Rating

Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

Tools

SATCOM phone

Spidertracks

Job description

# Professional Bell 407GX Helicopter Pilot---Grand Junction, CO 81506United StatesApply for JobVisit Website---CategoryPilotsMinimum Certification RequiredCommercial Pilot With InstrumentMinimum Flight Hours Required2501IndustryAll Other Helicopter JobsJob Start Date10/1/2026Experience RequiredYesSecurity Clearance RequiredNoPayFrom $138,844 To $185,124 Per YearEmployment TypeEmployeeWork ScheduleFull-TimeTravelSome Travel---Job Description## The Main ResponsibilitiesThe accountabilities and duties of the position include: a. Flight planning, including checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs, determining aircraft weight and balance, fuel, oil, and survival equipment requirements. b. Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation specified are on board the aircraft. c. Ensuring an aircraft pre flight inspection is completed before each departure, to include adequate fuel/oil for the flight and that all aircraft system databases are current and updating them if necessary. d. Ensuring the passengers are briefed in accordance with the requirements. e. Operating the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations. f. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and this Flight Operations Manual and other manuals as appropriate. g. Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location. h. Recording flight times and aircraft defects. i. Communicating with the Director of Maintenance/Maintenance staff as necessary regarding any aircraft defects. j. Maintaining current required licenses and certificates to comply with Company and FAA requirements. k. Attending regularly scheduled ground, flight, and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of flight operations, regulations, the AIM, and aircraft systems. l. Full participation in the department safety management system and on the safety committee as needed. m. Knowledge of the use of SATCOM phone and Spidertracks. The Chief Pilot may assign pilots additional duties. The qualifications required to act as PICJob RequirementsA minimum of 2,500 hours of helicopter certified total flight time. This should include: • 1,000 turbine. • 1,000 PIC time.• 300 hours of high-altitude experience (6,000'). • 50 hours of total actual or simulated instrument flying experience. Should have experience operating helicopters in mountainous terrain and external load operations. • Commercial Helicopter Instrument • Second Class FAA Medical CertificateExternal Load requirements: -Responsible for coordinating and performing precision Part 133 external load operations in high mountainous terrain. -Minimum 100 hours of external load operations