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-206/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 may occasionally be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.
Required Skill/Experience/Qualifications/Licenses
- Valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License
- 1500 hours RW PIC of which 100 hours in BHT-407/BHT-212 or similar; applicant must meet interagency carding requirements for 2024
- Meet DOI/USFS Pilot carding requirements and 2024 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
- Ext. Load <50’ Belly Hook
- Ext. Load >50’ Longline VTR
- Water/Retardant, Bucket
- Powerline Experience
- Relocation to Northern, Idaho desired
Compensation
Employment Status: W2 or 1099
Base Pay: $70,000-$135,000 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 2024 Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) wildland fire fighting contracts assigned throughout the United States, Canada, and other selected sites.