[Repost] B429 Utility Pilot California

B429 Utility Pilot

PJ Helicopters Inc.

Red Bluff, California, USA

Position Type: Permanent

PJ Helicopters is seeking experienced candidates for B429 Utility Pilot positions flying Powerline patrol with opportunities to work in support of Fire Suppression and Construction industries for 2023. These are full-time permanent positions. There will be opportunities to transition into airframes such as: Bell 407, UH-60A, and CH47 for qualified applicants. Those who lack experience in powerline patrol will be trained to PJH standards.

PJH is known for our state-of-the-art helicopter external load capabilities. We have established ourselves as an industry leader in safe and successful missions. We take great pride in hiring the most talented and professional pilots.

PJ Helicopters, Inc. has been an aviation industry leader throughout the United States for over 50 years. Industries supported include utility, forestry, construction, defense, charter, and many more. Employees at PJH have access to over 40 airframes from a range of manufacturers including Boeing, Bell, MD, Sikorsky, Pilatus, Cessna, etc. From flying an MD530F in the utility wire environment, data acquisition patrols in a 407HP, to precision external load in a UH-60, it's our diverse fleet, wide range of customers, and opportunities for advancement that contribute to an overall great work environment.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive insurance benefits package with PPO and HSA options, as well as dental, vision, life insurance, and other ancillary policies. Full-time employees are eligible for 401k Program with Employer-Matching, Vacation, Holiday Pay, California Overtime rules, and more. The PJH base in Red Bluff, CA encompasses 100,000+ sq. feet of operations and maintenance hangars, including an employee fitness center.

Our facility is located 1.5 hours north of Sacramento, and 30 minutes south of Redding, CA, both commercial airline destinations. PJH fulfills multiple contracts annually throughout the United States with concentration in the Western US.

Seasonal positions are available and those that are hired on with the qualifications (or obtain the qualifications during their initial assignment) may advance to full-time status and would be eligible for the benefits package above. We encourage you to learn more about us at where you can find and submit our standard application.

Job Requirements:

• Flying in the wire environment preferred
• PIC time in: at least 50 hrs in Bell 429
• PIC time: 3000 hrs.
• HEC experience preferred
• Fire Fighting experience (preferred).
• Must have in knowledge in CFR 133 /135.
• Relocation (not required for qualified individuals).
• Potential to progress into other airframes (UH-60 Blackhawk / CH47 Chinook)
• 2/2 schedule offering (for qualified individuals).

Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed.

Salary Range: Neg-Neg