Utility Pilot - Fire Rescue -MD500 / BK117850D2- Maui, HI: Relocation Assistance Available - Kahului, Hawaii

Company/Organization: Windward Aviation, Inc

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/14/2024 10:12:05 PM

Description:

Windward Aviation, Inc. (WAI) is a helicopter services company that has specialized in utility work since 1990 and has become one of the premier helicopter utility companies in the state of Hawairsquo;i.

WAI is currently looking to hire an experienced utility pilot on Maui, Hawairsquo;i. The pilot will be on a rotational schedule at the WAI base on Maui, HI. Each new hire may start in the MD500D to build experience operating within Maui County. This pilot will ideally transition into a dual role as the on-call fire and/or police pilot in the BK117-850D2, while also supporting the day-to-day utility operations in the MD500D.

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary duties include conservation mission support, precision long-line, fire fighting, off-airport helicopter operations and powerline patrol / support.

Requirements:

• Commercial and Instrument Rotorcraft Pilot License
• 2nd Class Medical
• Drivers License
• Experience flying in Hawairsquo;i, preferred
• OAS carded, preferred
• Pilot must be able to demonstrate proficiency in external load precision and off-airport operations

Pilot Minimums:

• Total Time - 3,200 Hrs.
• Pilot in Command - 3,200 Hrs.
• Rotorcraft - 3,200 Hrs.
• Turbine - 1,000 Hrs.
• MD500 - 50+ Hrs.
• Cross Country - 1,500 Hrs.
• Night Cross Country - 25 Hrs.
• External Load - 100+ Hrs.
• Hawaii experience - preferred
• BK117 - Preferred
• OAS Carded - Preferred

BENEFITS:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Full health/dental coverage for individual + primary family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual bonus
• PTO starting at 2 weeks per year for the first 2 years of employment

APPLICATION

• Please do not apply if the minimum requirements are not met.
• Please do not call regarding the status of your application.
• This job will remain open until filled.

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