Job Description

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family !

Serve as a long-line pilot-in-command upgrade trainee on a BV 107 in support of one or more of Columbia’s flight operations. Upon completion of a six month probationary period and satisfactory completion of a BV-107 PIC type rating, serve as a long-line pilot-in-command of a BV-107 in support of one or more of Columbia’s flight operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate aircraft to the highest standard, safety, and efficiency:
• Utilizing sound aeronautical decision making (ADM), risk management, and situational awareness (SA).
• In accordance with company policy, regulations, and guidance.
• Orchestrate the flight operation and the activities of all personnel under the scope of their responsibility.
• Represent the company in a positive manner in all activities.
• Promote Columbia’s core values and integrity while in conduct of their duties.
• Meet customer expectations to ensure the highest possible customer service.
• Actively identify and mitigate safety concerns and/or risks.
• Seek opportunities for improvement and productivity.
• Coordinate and supports the project team.
• Perform any required administrative functions.
• Assist wherever possible in the overall success of the operation.
• Keep Columbia management and other interested parties informed of job activities or other relevant information.
• Serves as Project Lead in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the V.P. of Aerial Operations, Director of Flight Operations, Chief Pilot, and Assistant Chief Pilot.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter class rating
• Current Class II (or higher) FAA medical certification
• Recent experience in similar aircraft weight class (Type 1 or Type 2 Helicopter) Preferred but not required
• Recent experience in similar types of operation (utility, firefighting, construction, logging, government DoD)
• US or equivalent passport
• 2,500 hours total time
• 2,000 hours PIC time
• 500 hours cross country
• 25 hours night cross country
• 100 hours night time
• 75 hours instrument actual or simulated
• 250 hours Long Line (150’ or greater) preferred, must be proficient with a long line
• Able to work in austere environments for prolonged periods (28 days)
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work in a team, high stress environment
• Supervisory skills
• On call 24/7 via company cell phone when on shift

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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