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Utility Pilot - HEC


Redding Air Service, Inc.
6831 Airway Road
Redding, CA 96002
United States

Category
Minimum Certification Required
Commercial Pilot With Instrument
Minimum Flight Hours Required
2501
Industry
All Other Helicopter Jobs
Job Start Date
5/1/2025
Application Closing Date
6/1/2025
Manages Others
No
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
No
Security Clearance Required
No
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
Some Travel

Job Description
Job Location: Redding, California

Contact: Mark Schlaefli / Justin Hambleton

mark@reddingairservice.com, j4@reddingairservice.com

Redding Air Service Inc. (RAS) is currently seeking experienced vertical reference longline pilots with power line construction and HEC experience in Bell 407 aircraft. It would be preferred if the successful candidate also had Bell medium helicopter experience and is currently carded, or cardable for fire.

RAS has been in continuous operation since 1957, and we are engaged in a variety of utility helicopter operations to include powerline construction and firefighting. We operate a diverse fleet of 407, 205, 212 and BK117 aircraft. RAS is a Part 135 Air Carrier, and also operates under 91, 133 and 137.
 
The successful candidate will be assigned to a 12/12 schedule, with travel and lodging provided.  Redding Air Services offers competitive compensation.  Pay will be negotiated based on your experience and the potential value you can bring to the team.

We are looking for team oriented, professional, experienced utility pilots to join our team. We offer competitive pay and benefits.  Superior attitudes and a focus on continuous improvement is important to us. We are seeking long term professional utility pilots looking for an opportunity to help shape the future of Redding Air Service.

Please e-mail resumes to mark@reddingairservice.com If you are in Redding, please feel free to stop by. While we can’t guarantee we will be here to greet you, we are happy to meet you and discuss the opportunities at Redding Air Service!

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

Commercial / Instrument

2nd Class Medical
2,500 PIC (minimum) Rotorcraft Helicopter

500 Vertical Reference Longline
100 Precision Longline 

100 Cross Country

25 Night Cross Country

Mountain flying experience

50 Hours 407

Detail oriented 
Self-starter
Proficient with technology (iPad, PC. Mac, etc.)

Team oriented

Excellent customer service skills

 

Preferred Qualifications
Bell medium time (212, 205, UH-1)
3500-4500 PIC
100 HEC 
 
Employer
Redding Air Service, Inc.
Mark Schlaefli
6831 Airway Road
Redding CA 96002
United States

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