Line Pilot

About Vertical Worx

Vertical Worx is a dynamic and growing utility helicopter company dedicated to precision aviation services and support across the Hawaiian Islands. We are committed to cultivating a center of excellence in aviation, focusing on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. We are seeking passionate and driven utility pilots to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the next stages of our development and contract execution and be part of a team that values hard work, dedication, and a shared love for aviation.

Join the Vertical Worx team as a Bell 407 Helicopter Pilot, supporting state and federal contracts on Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) agreements for diverse utility operations. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, this role demands a strong commitment to safety, precision, and professionalism.

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 conservation missions, utility work, and precision long-line operations, providing exciting challenges and rewarding experiences.

Daily Rate 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 work in the Hawaiian Islands during the offseason, especially if you have utility and precision long-line skills.

Experience and proficiency in the following major areas:

• Extensive flight operations experience in the Bell 407
• Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and USFS requirements
• FAR compliance
• Experience in flight and operational planning
• Weight and balance data management
• Fuel management
• Proficient in tracking duty, flight, and maintenance times

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) of the Bell 407
• Conduct utility missions and external load operations
• Operate helicopter accessory equipment to carry out utility missions
• Accurately track and maintain written and computerized duty, flight, and maintenance logs and records
• Maintain weight and balance data
• Manage fuel
• Report maintenance issues to the Director of Maintenance
• Adhere to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
• Represent Vertical Worx as a professional pilot, prioritizing customer satisfaction, aircraft care, security, and cleanliness
• Comply with the Vertical Worx Employee Manual, GOM, SMS, SOP’s, and Ops Specs
• Participate in out-of-town travel, work, and overtime as required
• Positively represent Vertical Worx through a professional and favorable appearance to the public and to our partners
• Satisfactorily complete all company-mandated and assigned training classes and 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.

Job Requirements:

• Valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter License
• 2,000 hours Rotorcraft PIC of which 1,000 hours in turbine rotor wing and 100 hours in the Bell 206/407; applicant must meet interagency carding requirements
• Meet DOI/USFS Pilot carding requirements and interagency carding requirements
• Must be Previously/Currently OAS carded in 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 carded in BHT-407 aircraft (required for higher salary)
• Previous vertical reference experience required
• Firefighting and/or utility and/or military experience required
• Current interagency card preferred
• Instrument rating preferred
• Additional Bell Medium and Bell 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 Big Island (Kona), Hawaii required; local candidates given preference

Employment Status: W2 or 1099

Group Health and Dental: Company plan; option for employee to insure family members (only applies to W2 positions)

Travel and Out of Town Lodging: Company paid and arranged

Schedule: The Line Pilot will be required to work varied, daily shifts to operate aircraft for Exclusive Use (EU) and Call-When-Needed (CWN) contracts, and utility work assigned throughout the Hawaiian Islands and other selected sites.