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S61 Pilot - Fires

CHI Aviation
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
Job Description:

CHI Aviation (CHI) is seeking a qualified candidate for a S-61 PIC for fires. This position requires 1,500 minimum PIC hours with emphasis on precision long line skills to include Bambi Bucket experience

Job Requirements:
  • ATP or Commercial Helicopter license.
  • 1500 PIC rotor wing hours.
  • Minimum 100 hours precision long line experience.
  • Minimum 100 hours PIC helicopter greater than 12,500lbs.
  • Proficient long line experience up to 150'.
  • Current Medical Class II.
  • Ability to travel/work in remote locations worldwide for extended periods of time.
  • Firefighting experience is preferred.

Additional Information

CHI Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Competitive wages and a generous benefit package.

Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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Company Details
CHI Aviation
3679 Bowen Road
Howell, Michigan 48855 USA
www.chiaviation.com
9 Open Jobs Available
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Construction Helicopters Inc. D/B/A CHI Aviation has been in business since 1980. CHI Aviation and it's subsidiaries operate light to heavy turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Benefits:
401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Sikorsky, CASA, Bell

Supported Models:
CH-47D Chinook, S-61N, CASA 212, Bell 505
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Job Info
Location
Sacramento, California, USA
Type
Permanent
Travel
Extensive
Company Details
CHI Aviation
3679 Bowen Road
Howell, Michigan 48855 USA
www.chiaviation.com
9 Open Jobs Available
Follow CHI Aviation
Construction Helicopters Inc. D/B/A CHI Aviation has been in business since 1980. CHI Aviation and it's subsidiaries operate light to heavy turbine helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Benefits:
401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing, Sikorsky, CASA, Bell

Supported Models:
CH-47D Chinook, S-61N, CASA 212, Bell 505

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disability.

 

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