S70/UH-60 VRLL Fire/Utility PIC – California

Heli Preflight; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem

Travel and lodging

Medical coverage 50%

401K after 12 months

Job summary

Brothers Air Support is hiring a full-time UH-60A+ Utility Pilot in Command based in Vacaville and Truckee, California. The role follows a year-round 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule, with potential international assignments and a target start around April 1, 2027.

Applicants should have a strong background in heavy lift helicopter operations and safety culture. The company emphasizes safety, professionalism, and integrity, offering a competitive salary scale, meal per diem, travel and lodging

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Pilot certificate with UH60/S70 type rating or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3000 hours of helicopter flight experience.
• Minimum of 500 hours in UH60/S70 or equivalent.
• 750 hours of vertical reference long line greater than 50 feet preferred.
• 500 hours of mountainous terrain preferred.
• Experience in helicopter utility construction work preferred.
• HEC experienced preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 133/137, J551 & J552 and utility helicopter safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Pilot certification

UH60 rating

Flight hours

Long-line experience

Mountainous terrain

HEC experience

Safety protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Company: Brothers Air Support
Location: Vacaville, California
Type: Permanent
Posted: 02 November 2026

Description

Job Summary

On October 9, 2017, the Mariani family lost their generational home in Napa’s Atlas Peak Fire. Out of that loss, Brothers Air Support was born. Twin brothers Michael and Christopher Mariani founded the company with one mission: to help protect communities and lands from wildfire. Today we are a heavy lift helicopter operator serving the forestry, utility, and agriculture industries. We’re a small team of “BROTHERS,” built on safety, hard work, professionalism, and integrity.

We are hiring a full-time UH-60A+ Utility Pilot in Command, based in Vacaville & Truckee, California. The position runs year-round on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation, and international work may be required. We would be looking to fill this position April 1 2027 with acceptance by end of February 2027. Initial applications will not be answered until first part of December.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Pilot certificate with UH60/S70 type rating or equivalent
• Minimum of 3000 hours of helicopter flight experience
• Minimum of 500 hours in UH60/S70 or equivalent
• 750 hours of vertical reference long line greater than 50 feet preferred
• 500 hours of mountainous terrain preferred
• Experience in helicopter utility construction work preferred
• HEC experienced preferred
• Strong knowledge of 133/137, J551 & J552 and utility helicopter safety protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried position paid every 2 weeks
• Salary scale will be competitive and experience dependent
• Meal Per Diem paid at full GSA
• Travel and lodging paid
• Medical is covered at 50% for you and family
• 401K available after 12 months of full time employment

We are a Type 1 helicopter operator specializing in Fire Fighting and general helicopter utility.

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