Agricultural Spraying Helicopter Pilot with **low-level flying experience - 300 ft or less

Helicopter Pilot Opportunity

TEL Staffing is hiring helicopter pilots for an employee-owned company based out of Salem, VA, for both spray and utility operations. This company conducts a variety of operations ranging from forestry spraying to firefighting/charters. Ideal candidates range from newly certified commercial pilots to experienced longline/utility pilots. We offer both contract (experienced pilots) and full-time year-round employment. Our aircraft consist of the Bell 205, 206B/L, 407, and Hiller UH-12ET (Soloy).

Essential to the mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive and reliable aircraft services. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive benefits package and compensation along with taking part in innovative projects in the ever-changing aviation avionics market.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing ground crews while performing all the duties and responsibilities of a helicopter pilot in command.
• Typically interfaces with the customer during spray, fire, and utility operations.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and have the highest regard for flight and operational safety.
• Administrative duties associated with the aircraft and flights.

Benefits:

• Employee stock option plan
• 401K matching
• Dental, vision, health insurance
• HSA matching
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• $50 per day food allowance
• Travel lodging provided-private room

Job type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

• Pilot license (required)
• Driver's license (required)
• Work location: Salem, VA

Job requirements:

• Agricultural background
• Mountain flight time 5,000' higher
• Flight experience that would require multiple off airport/unimproved landing sites ie. Ag, HEMS, Fire.
• Powerline inspections
• Powerline construction
• Longline experience

Required skills/abilities:

• Performing pre and post flight inspections of fuel, equipment, and navigational systems.
• Monitoring weather conditions and communicating with air traffic control during flights.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in a team environment as well as in aircraft operation and safety.
• Determining the safest routes and analyzing flight plans prior to takeoff.
• Must have problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels and move items of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Active, valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma, or GED required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.

TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace. This position may be direct-hire or temp-to-hire. No benefits are offered during the temp period.