TIMBERLINE HELICOPTERS (THI) is a heavy lift utility helicopter company based in Sandpoint, Idaho. We operate K-max and UH-60 helicopters specializing in utility, construction, firefighting, and logging. We’re a team of highly experienced professionals with the ability to get work done and we’re looking for a Chief Pilot with the experience necessary to compliment our operations, culture, and to lead our flight ops department.
What You’ll Do?
- Lead & Mentorour cadre of professional pilots—maintain pilot records and training and ensure pilots are trained and qualified to conduct operations.
- Own Safety by championing our SMS, partnering with the Director of Safety, and modeling sound risk-management.
- Oversee Flight Operations by coordinating missions, scheduling aircraft and pilots, communicate with customers, and help keep the ops machine well oiled.
- Our Chief Pilot is a flying positions—you’ll stay in the seat and current in our operations.
What We’re Looking For?
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot with extensive external load experience
- UH-60 or K-Max experience
- Part 133/137 external-load and USFS contract experience
- Strong leadership, record-keeping, and pilot compliance track record
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Why Timberline?
Timberline is a group of fantastic people—a great team. We thrive together in nurturing our operations to success. As Chief Pilot, you’ll be vital in that quest—you’ll have a voice and a valuable contribution.
- Competitive Package: salary commensurate with experience, plus health benefits and 401(k) match
- Top-Tier Fleet: Access to well-maintained, hard working, helicopters
- Growth & Development: Opportunities to shape training programs, tweak internal manuals, and fine tune operations.
If you can meet these high expectations and are interested in this position, please send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about you, your experience, and why you'd be right for the job.
Timberline Helicopters is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate talented, hard working people and are committed to creating an exciting and rewarding environment for our employees.