[Repost] B212/407 VRLL Fire Pilots Western USA

B212/407 VRLL Fire Pilots Western USA

Line Pilot

Company: Lohman Helicopter Location: Lewiston, Idaho, USA Type: Permanent Relocation: Yes Travel: Yes Salary Range: $70,000.00 $135,000.00

Summary of Duties

Join our dynamic team operating Bell 407 and Bell Medium Helicopters on Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) contracts supporting federal fire suppression efforts and a diverse range of utility operations. This role reports to the Chief Pilot and demands a strong commitment to safety, precision, and professionalism in every flight.

We are seeking experienced pilots with exceptional decision-making skills, sound judgment, and a customer service mindset to excel in challenging environments. Our operations offer a unique blend of firefighting missions, utility work, and precision long-line operations, providing pilots with exciting challenges and rewarding experiences.

Daily Rate positions or Full-Time salaried positions are available. Full-time positions are eligible for an employee benefits package and year-round work. Contract positions may have the opportunity for additional USFS work in the Pacific Northwest during the fire offseason, especially if you have powerline and precision long-line skills.

Experience and proficiency in the following major areas:

• Extensive flight operations experience BHT-407, BHT-205/BHT-212 or similar aircraft
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations, FARs, and USFS requirements
• FAR compliance
• Experience in flight and operational planning
• Weight and balance data
• Fuel management
• Proficient in tracking duty, flight, and maintenance times

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform duties as PIC of BHT-407 and Bell Medium Helicopters
• Conduct aerial fire suppression missions and external load operations
• Operate helicopter accessory equipment to carry-out fire suppression missions which, may include fixed water tank, hydraulic snorkel, external water bucket, and sling loads
• Accurately track and maintain written and computerized duty, flight, and maintenance logs and records
• Maintain weight and balance data
• Fuel management
• Report maintenance issues to the Director of Maintenance
• Adhere to Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
• Conduct yourself as a professional pilot as an ambassador of the company, take excellent care of the customer, the aircraft, and its overall condition, security, and cleanliness
• Comply with company Employee Manual, GOM, SMS, SOP's, and Ops Specs
• Participate in out-of-town travel, work, and overtime work, as required
• Positively represent Lohman Helicopter through a professional and favorable appearance to the public and to the companies and entities that we work with
• Satisfactorily complete all company mandated and assigned training classes and training courses within given time limits
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the landing zone, including the activities of other employees and contractors, and the movement of equipment/helicopters
• Maintain a consistent, open, and honest line of communication with your supervisor
• Actively participate in company SMS program
• Make safety a priority at all times

Other Duties as Assigned: Due to the nature of small business operations, it will be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.

Job Requirements:

Required Skill/Experience/Qualifications/Licenses

• Valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License
• 1,500 hours RW PIC of which 50 hours in BHT-407/BHT-212 or similar; applicant must meet interagency carding requirements
• Meet DOI/USFS Pilot carding requirements and interagency carding requirements
• Previously OAS carded in Bell Medium and/or Bell 206/407 series
• Medical Class 1 or 2 (current)
• Current Driver License with a clean driving record
• Prepared to travel within the operational region
• Must pass a DOT drug test

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Currently, OAS carded in Bell Medium and BHT-407 aircraft
• Previous vertical reference experience preferred
• Firefighting and/or utility experience preferred
• Current interagency card preferred
• Instrument rating preferred
• Additional Bell Medium and BHT-407 experience preferred
• Low Level & Recon & Mountain Terrain
• Helitack/PAX Terrain
• Load <50' Belly Hook
• Load >50' Longline VTR
• Water/Retardant, Bucket
• Powerline Experience
• Relocation to Northern, Idaho desired

Compensation

Employment Status: W2 or 1099

Base Pay: $70,000.00-$135,000.00 DOE, Day Rates part time negotiated

Flight Hour Pay: Yes

Out of Town Per Diem: Yes

Group Health and Dental: Employer paid for employee; option for employee to insure family members. (Only applies to W2 positions)

Life Insurance: Yes (Only applies to W2 positions)

Retirement Plan: Yes (Only applies to W2 positions)

Travel and Out of Town Lodging: Company paid and arranged

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Schedule: The Line Pilot will be required to work varied shifts to operate aircraft for Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) wildland fire fighting contracts, and utility work assigned throughout the United States, Canada, and other selected sites.

Company Details

Lohman Helicopter

406 Burrell Avenue, N23 PO Box 976 Lewiston, Idaho 83501-4524 USA

Lohman Helicopter is a family-owned utility and charter helicopter company specializing in on-demand charter, precision lift/external load operations, power-line construction and maintenance, and fire fighting throughout the Western United States.