Senior Utility Helicopter Captain: Lead Long-Line Ops

Jet Aviation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Staffing, on behalf of an external client, seeks a highly skilled aviation professional to support a safe, efficient flight department in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role focuses on utility helicopter missions, long-line operations, and vertical-reference procedures.

The ideal candidate has commercial rotorcraft certification, FAA medical, and about 2,000 hours total helicopter time (1,000 in vertical-reference) with strong long-line and external-load experience.

Qualifications

• Commercial rotorcraft certification and FAA medical are required.
• Approx. 2,000 hours total helicopter flight time preferred, with ~1,000 hours vertical-reference.
• Strong long-line, external-load and utility helicopter experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fly utility, long-line, vertical-reference, and external-load missions as required.
• Mentor and develop pilots and operations personnel; coordinate schedules and training.
• Maintain safety culture; ensure compliance with FAA requirements and company procedures.
• Coordinate aircraft readiness with maintenance; support scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Represent the organization with customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Safety & Compliance

Decision Making

Operational Excellence

Long-line Experience

Education

Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Certificate

FAA Medical Certificate

Instructor/ATP qualifications (preferred)

Job description

Jet Aviation Staffing, on behalf of an external client, seeks a highly skilled aviation professional to support a safe, efficient flight department in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role focuses on utility helicopter missions, long-line operations, and vertical-reference procedures.

The ideal candidate has commercial rotorcraft certification, FAA medical, and about 2,000 hours total helicopter time (1,000 in vertical-reference) with strong long-line and external-load experience.