Helicopter Express, Inc.

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Tate Georgia, USA

Job Requirements

FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate Second Class Medical USFS/OAS Carded or Previously Carded Bell Medium Experience Required Previous Vertical Reference Experience Valid U.S. Passport Required Previous Wildland Fire Experience Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening Thank you for your interest in Helicopter Express. Should your qualifications match what we are looking for, we will be reaching out to you with follow-up questions and/or to proceed in the next steps of our application process.

Job Description

Helicopter Express, Inc is accepting applications for fire/utility pilot positions for the 2026 fire season and beyond. All applicants must meet USFS/OAS minimum experience requirements. Experience requirements can be found below. Previous Bell 205 experience is required for this position.  
Come join Helicopter Express, one of the largest utility operators in the United States. We’ve been in the Aviation industry for more than 29 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, 429, 205, 412EPX, Kaman K-max 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 offers one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the business including employer paid medical and life insurance. We also offer dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and holiday pay. As well as a retirement program with a 401(k)-employer match.
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.