Offshore Helicopter Pilot & VFR Captain Career Path

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Broussard Louisiana, USA

RLC hires and trains the safest Pilots to transport our customers throughout the Gulf of America and the central coastal area of California. We are looking for good people… that just happen to be Helicopter Pilots, to join our Cadre of VFR Captains with advancement into our S76 IFR Program.
Summary – Pilot helicopter for the purpose of transporting passengers and cargo by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain a detailed flight service order that is required daily for billing and maintenance purposes.
Plan flights, following government and company regulations.
Preflight, operate and shutdown helicopter in accordance with protocols contained in aircraft flight manual.
Transport passengers and cargo to multiple destinations offshore.
Write specified information in flight record.
Arrive at the airbase at scheduled duty time to perform the following items:

Check departure, enroute and arrival weather/NOTAMS.
Determine fuel requirements for trip
Pre-flight aircraft.
Make sure aircraft passenger compartment is cleaned and all passenger equipment has been inspected.
Assist passengers with luggage/cargo.
After loading passengers ensure that all doors are secured and that all interior cargo is properly secured.

Brief passengers
on emergency procedures, safety features of the aircraft and ensure passengers are properly equipped with PPE and belted.
Report any problems with aircraft to maintenance by use of an aircraft logbook.

1000 Hours PIC Helicopter and an Instrument Helicopter Rating.
BH 206, BH 407 or other turbine experience preferred.
Part 135 Experience preferred.
Experience flying in an environment like the Gulf of America Oil and Gas Industry is preferred.
25 hours of Night cross country in any type aircraft.

Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate from the FAA and a Class II Medical.
Maintain a valid Driver’s License and have a good driving record.

Must be able to work a 14/14 schedule with periodic unscheduled changes in work location.
Flight Safety Record evaluation.
MUST have an amiable personality on and off duty.

Starting pay is $75,000 to $79,000, depending on experience for our VFR Captains plus per diem and travel reimbursement. Base pay, Bonuses and Per Diem total over $90,000 for VFR Captains.