Bell 407 Pilot – Gulf of America

Overview

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Abbeville Louisiana, USA

• Required:
  
  Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter with Instrument Rating
• Current FAA Class 2 Medical
• 1500 hours Pilot in Command, Rotorcraft Helicopter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently
• Pass a drug screening and background check
• Preferred: 1 Year and 300 hours in the Gulf of Mexico or similar experience
• Preferred:
  Bell 206, Bell 407, or Sikorsky 76 experience in Part 135 Operations
• Preferred:
  Experience with Garmin 420 - 750 series GPS
• Preferred:
  Instrument proficiency

• Conducts flight operations offshore to various locations throughout the Gulf of America in a Bell 407 helicopter
• Operates company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures the aircraft is in an airworthy condition and reports all aircraft discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintains situational awareness and monitors weather conditions throughout the flight
• Adapts to changing environments
• Maintains a professional demeanor, appearance, and has excellent customer interaction
• Places safety and customer service first
• Communicate effectively with passengers and keeps customers abreast of changes
• Ensures passengers are boarded and disembarked in a safe manner
• Ensures passengers are briefed as per the regulations and company policies and procedures
• Follows company policies and procedures

• Employer provided Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Simple IRA with 3% match
• Compensation:
  Commensurate with experience
• Workover is paid at time and a half of the daily rate
• Offshore Bonus of $75 for each night spent offshore
• $60 per diem/per day
• $10 per flight hour bonus for all hours flown

• Live anywhere in the U.S.
• Relocation is not required
• Work 14 days on, 14 off
• Company housing is provided while on duty

Our Mission
Westwind Helicopters, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures which foster a work environment where differences are respected, and employees are treated fairly. Westwind Helicopters, INC., prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Westwind Helicopters and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.