S61 VRLL Aerial Work/Fire/Utility PIC – Georgia

Heli Preflight; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & life insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Per diem while traveling

12 days on / 12 days off schedule

Job summary

Helicopter Express is seeking full-time SK61 PICs with experience in vertical reference, longline and firefighting operations. The role offers setup in Georgia with opportunities to work on state-side and international missions across the aviation utility sector.

Applicants must hold an FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate and a valid Second Class Medical, with a preferred SK-61 type rating and USFS carding. A passport and pre-employment screening are required.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate required.
• Second Class Medical is mandatory.
• Type rating/experience on SK-61 preferred.
• USFS carded status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as SK61 PIC on utility/fire missions.
• Operate in vertical reference, longline, construction and firefighting roles.
• Travel across state and international locations as needed.

Skills

Longline operations

Vertical reference

Construction

Fire fighting operations

Education

FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate

FAA Second Class Medical

Tools

SK-61 Type Rating

61.58 certification

USFS carded

Job description

Location: Tate, Georgia, USA
Type: Permanent
Travel:

Description

Come join Helicopter Express, one of the largest utility operators in the United States. We’ve been in the Aviation industry for more than 27 years. We our headquartered in a beautiful Hanger which sits on over 300 company owned acres in Georgia. Our fleet includes the entire spectrum of utility helicopters: Airbus H-125, Bell 407HP, 205, 412EPX, Kaman K-max Sikorsky S-61A/V/N and Sikorsky S-64E/F. Helicopter Express’ missions also cover the entire utility segment including: aerial crane/construction, firefighting, disaster relief, and aerial cinematography. All these aircraft and missions provide multiple opportunities and paths for advancement for our employees. We work with Aerial Cranes and Utility Helicopters for Heavy Lifting, Utility Construction, Firefighting, Disaster Relief, Aerial Cinematography, and Charter trips. Helicopter Express is accepting applications for full-time Utility/Fire SK61 PICs with experience in Vertical reference, Construction, Longline, and Fire Fighting operations.

Helicopter Express also understands the desire for career development. Our management team is incredibly devoted to providing additional training resources. So, with the right skill set and work ethic, advancement is available to anyone who is interested in longevity with us as a successfully growing organization.

Job Requirements:

• FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate
• FAA Second Class Medical
• Must have Type rating/experience on SK-61
• Preferred applicants with current 61.58
• USFS carded (current or previously)
• Even Schedule, work to include State Side and International locations
• Valid U.S. Passport Required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening

We are one of the largest utility operators in the United States. We’ve been in the Aviation industry for more than 27 years. We our headquartered in a beautiful Hanger which sits on over 300 company owned acres in Georgia. Our fleet includes the entire…

Benefits:

• Employer paid medical and life insurance.
• Also, additional benefits provided including dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off including holiday pay.
• As well as a retirement program with a 401(k)-employer match.
• Guaranteed annual salary with a 12 day on, 12 days off schedule and the ability to reside anywhere in the country plus a Per Diem daily allowance which reimburses employees for certain travel expenses.
• Workforce development and career advancement opportunities available.

Supported Manufacturers:

• Bell
• Airbus
• Kaman
• Sikorsky