Lohman Helicopter

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Coeur d Alene Idaho, USA

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Licenses Valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License External load experience (required) Medical Class 1 or 2 (current) Meet FAR 135.119 requirements to serve as Chief Pilot Meet DOI/USFS Pilot carding requirements and 2025 interagency carding requirements Previously OAS carded in Bell Medium and/or Bell 206/407 series Previous 135 Check Ride in Bell Medium and/or Bell 206/407 series Must be willing to relocate to the Northern, Idaho Compensation Employment Status: W2 Salary Exempt, Full-Time Annual Salary: $100,000.00 ndash; $165,000.00 DOE Out of Town Per Diem: Yes Hourly Flight Pay: Yes Group Health Dental: Employer paid for employee; option for employee to insure family members. Retirement Plan: Yes Life Insurance: Yes Relocation Assistance: Yes Travel and Out of Town Lodging: Company paid and arranged Schedule: Central office in Northern, Idaho, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Chief Pilot will be required to work/fly varied shifts for utility and powerline work, forest fire contracts, and other contracts assigned throughout the United States, Canada, and other selected sites. We are a small company and there will be flying required for the Chief Pilot.

Job Description

Summary of DutiesThe Chief Pilot will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of all flight crew personnel at several locations throughout the operational region. This position reports to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for conducting and ensuring pilots are properly trained, qualified, and proficient to complete assigned duties. This position prepares and maintains proficiency records, pilot files, flight schedules, duty time records, reports, and correspondence pertaining to flight operations. As well, the Chief Pilot will act as a company liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration and assists the Director of Operations in formulating operations policies and coordinating the implementation of those policies and training to all flight personnel.
Experience and Proficiency in the following major areas:

Extensive flight operations experience BHT – 407/212 or similar aircraft
Thorough knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations, FARs, and USFS requirements
Aerial fire suppression and external load operations
Experience in utility and powerline aerial operations: pole sets, wire pulls
Precision long line and HEC experience
FAR compliance
Experienced with and knowledgeable of flight crew management of SMS requirements
Strong leadership and effective management skills, ability to lead by example with integrity
Experience in developing and building pilot operations infrastructure
Experienced as a company liaison with the FAA
Excellent communication (oral and written)
Well-organized, reliable and must be able to multi-task

Chief Pilot Duties

Supervise flight crew personnel in compliance with FARs and ensure that all pilots and crew members are trained, qualified, and proficient for Parts 133, 135, and 137
Overall guidance, supervision, and scheduling of flight crews. Approve flight schedules, assign flight crewmembers and Pilot-in-Command duties
Advise the Director of Operations of all flight crew requirements including training, operations, and compliance
Prepare reports, create, and modify policies and procedures, and disseminate information to flight crew personnel
Become qualified as Check Airman in company aircraft
Ensure aircraft are appropriately equipped for scheduled flight operations
Coordinate with the Director of Maintenance to ensure continued aircraft worthiness
Ensure all pilot positions are suitably staffed through maintaining flight and duty records, a roster of qualified, current, and trained pilots
Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Safety Manager on all incident reports to identify root causes and changes to reduce/prevent reoccurrences
Maintain proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and Check Airman and fly as necessary to support the company flight schedule
Maintain GOM and TM and revise as necessary