Chief Pilot - 135

Redding Air Service, Inc.

6831 Airway Road

Redding, CA 96002

United States

530-221-2851

4066407039

Category

Management

Minimum Certification Required

Commercial Pilot With Instrument

Minimum Flight Hours Required

5001

Industry

All Other Helicopter Jobs

Manages Others

Yes

Experience Required

Yes

Degree Required

Employment Type

Employee

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Travel

Some Travel

Job Description

Redding Air Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Chief Pilot to lead our utility operations. We operate in mountainous terrain and provide a variety of aerial services including external load, patrol, wire construction, HEC, infrastructure support, firefighting and charter. This role is operational — active flying required, not just administrative oversight. We are seeking a strong leader looking for a balanced blend of flight and management responsibilities.

Job Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Lead pilot standardization, training, and qualification program (Part 135 & 133)
Provide oversight of flight operations, training and pilot development.
Qualify and act as check airman when required.
Assist in maintaining pilot training records
Coordinate crew scheduling for all pilot assignments.
Interface with FAA as needed.
Act as PIC and regularly fly both 135 and 133 flights supporting mission critical work.
Mentor and develop pilots at all levels with a strong emphasis on safety, and professionalism.
Accountability – Keep flight operations compliant through oversight.

Minimum Requirements

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter with Instrument (ATP preferred)
5,000+ total rotorcraft hours
2,000+ mountain / high DA flight hours
Proficient External load / precision long-line
HEC experience and qualification
USFS Carded / Cardable
Bell 407 Experience
Bell Medium (205/212) Experience
Strong working knowledge of Part 135, Part 133, SMS, ADM and CRM
Proven leadership in real-world high-op tempo utility environments
Microsoft office, Foreflight, and other software proficient
High attention to detail
Understands and promotes SMS

Ideal Candidate Profile

Leads from the front — flies, mentors, holds standards and accountability.
Calm, precise execution in mountain weather and confined area environments
Values safety and standardization above ego and shortcuts
Understands and applies Just Culture
High understanding of customer service in the utility sector
Professional reputation, respected by peers and regulators
Previous Chief Pilot / Check Airman / Lead Pilot / Training Captain experience strongly preferred.
“Owner” mentality, team focused,

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