Agricultural Spraying Helicopter Pilot *low-level flying - or at TE

TEL Staffing is hiring Helicopter Pilots for an employee‑owned company, based out of Salem, VA, for both spray and utility operations. This company conducts a variety of operations ranging from forestry spraying to firefighting/charters. Ideal candidates range from newly certified commercial pilots to experienced longline/utility pilots. We offer both contract (experienced pilots) and full‑time year‑round employment. Our aircraft consist of the Bell 205, 206B/L, 407 and Hiller UH‑12ET (Soloy).

Low‑level experience for this company would be 300 feet or less of the closest obstacle.

• Managing ground crews while performing all the duties and responsibilities of a helicopter pilot in command.
• Typically interfaces with the customer during spray, fire, and utility operations.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and have the highest regard for flight and operational safety.
• Administrative duties associated with the aircraft and flights.

• Employee Stock Option Plan
• 401K matching
• Dental
• Vision
• Health insurance
• HSA matching, paid time off and life insurance.
• $50 per day food allowance, travel lodging provided – private room.

Job type:
Full‑time. Pay: $36,000.00 – $ per year.

Pilot license (required). Driver’s license (required).

Work location:

Salem, VA.

• Agricultural background
• Mountain flight time 5,000' higher
• Flight experience that would require multiple off‑airport/unimproved landing sites (e.g., Ag, HEMS, fire)
• Powerline inspections
• Powerline construction
• Longline experience

• Performing pre‑ and post‑flight inspections of fuel, equipment, and navigational systems.
• Monitoring weather conditions and communicating with air traffic control during flights.
• Exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft operation and safety.
• Determine the safest routes and analyze flight plans prior to takeoff.
• Problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels and move items of 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Active, valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment background check and FAA‑regulated drug/alcohol tests prior to start; enrolled in our random drug pool.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Tel Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. Tel Staffing is a drug‑free workplace. This position may be direct‑hire or temp‑to‑hire. No benefits are offered during the temp period.