[Repost] AS350 VRLL Fire/Powerline/Utility Pilots – California

Helijobs.net; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Coastal Helicopters, LLC is seeking applicants with powerline and firefighting experience in the AS350 series helicopters for full-time employment. Applicants must have prior powerline experience, to include human external cargo (HEC), utility pole setting, and line stringing.

The selected applicant will staff an AS350 B3e helicopter on a 12/12 schedule for powerline and federal & state CWN fire contracts. Applicants who also possess experience in Bell medium aircraft are preferred, however

Qualifications

• Minimum 300 hours in AS350 aircraft.
• 2 years or 300 hours powerline experience.
• Recent HEC and utility pole setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Staff an AS350 B3e on a 12/12 schedule for powerline and CWN fire contracts.
• May transition to Bell 205 airframe for suitable applicants.
• Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental and vision.

Skills

Powerline experience

HEC

AS350 hours

Pole setting

Bell 205 exp

2nd Class medical

Part 135 experience

Heavy lifting 50 lbs

Willing to travel

Job description

Company: Coastal Helicopters, LLC
Location: La Verne, California, USA
Type: Permanent
Travel: Frequent
Salary Range: $100k + $30/hr flight pay – $125k + $60/hr flight pay

Description

Coastal Helicopters, LLC is seeking applicants with powerline and firefighting experience in the AS350 series helicopters for full-time employment. Applicants must have prior powerline experience, to include human external cargo (HEC), utility pole setting, and line stringing.

The selected applicant will staff an AS350 B3e helicopter on a 12/12 schedule for powerline and federal & state CWN fire contracts. Applicants who also possess experience in Bell medium aircraft are preferred, however there will be an opportunity to transition into the Bell 205 airframe, for the right applicant, who does not currently have any Bell medium experience.

Employee benefits include: 401(k), medical, dental, and vision. Coastal Helicopters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and we maintain a drug-free workplace.

Applicants will not be required to relocate to Southern California, however, relocation is preferred.

Salary and flight pay vary based on applicant qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements:

All applicants must meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications:

• At least a 2nd Class medical certificate
• 300 hours in AS350 series aircraft
• 200 hours high DA (>5,000′) mountainous terrain experience
• 2 years or 300 hours powerline experience
• Recent experience with HEC (within the preceding 6 months)
• Recent experience setting utility poles (within the preceding 6 months)
• Part 135 minimums
• Capable of lifting and moving at least 50 lbs
• Willing and able to travel and be away from base for extended periods

In addition to the minimum requirements listed above, the preferred applicant will also have:

• Recent experience pulling wire (within the preceding 12 months)
• Experience with ≥200′ load combinations.
• Prior Part 135 experience
• Been previously carded (USDA/OAS) for firefighting in the AS350 series aircraft
• Bell 205 experience
• Willingness to relocate

Applicants who do not meet all of the above listed minimum requirements need not apply.

Firefighting and Utility Helicopter Company