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, including HEC contracts. 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-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 a 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 the company SMS program
• Make safety a priority at all times

Other Duties as Assigned: Due to the nature of small business operations, it will be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.

• Valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License
• 1,500 hours RW PIC of which 50 hours in BHT-407/BHT-212 or similar; applicant must meet interagency carding requirements
• Meet DOI/USFS Pilot carding requirements and interagency carding requirements
• Must Be Previously/Currently OAS carded in Bell Medium and/or Bell 206/407 series
• Medical Class 1 or 2 (current)
• Current Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Prepared to travel within the operational region
• Must pass a DOT drug test

Preferred AND/OR REQUIRED Skills/Experience

• Currently, OAS is carded in Bell Medium and BHT-407 aircraft (must be for higher salary)
• Previous vertical reference experience required
• Firefighting and/or utility experience required
• Current interagency card preferred
• Instrument rating preferred
• Additional Bell Medium and BHT-407 experience required
• Low Level & Recon & Mountain Terrain
• Helitack/PAX Terrain
• Load <50’ Belly Hook
• Load >50’ Longline VTR
• Water/Retardant, Bucket
• Powerline Experience
• Relocation to Northern, Idaho desired, candidates willing to relocate given preference 

Compensation

Employment Status: W2 or 1099

Base Pay: $100,000.00-$165,000.00 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 Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) wildland fire fighting contracts, and utility work assigned throughout the United States, Canada, and other selected sites.