Senior Helicopter Pilot

4d4 days ago

Salt River Project

Phoenix, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $170,000

About this role

Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., serving one million customers in the Phoenix area. A Senior Helicopter Pilot provides expert rotor-wing flight operations, piloting the fleet and handling non-flying duties. The role requires extensive helicopter experience and quick learning of new aviation skills.

Serve as Pilot-In-Command for SRP's Bell 429, Bell 212, and Bell 412 helicopters. Fly diverse missions like powerline patrol, wildlife surveys, water measurement, and VIP transport. Operate across complex Phoenix airspace and remote Arizona mountains and deserts.

Perform takeoffs and landings from urban helipads, pinnacles, confined areas, and unprepared zones. Handle high-density altitudes, brownout conditions, day, night, and Night Vision Goggles operations. Ground handle, load, and refuel helicopters as needed.

Work in an inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives to deliver reliable power and water. Train non-flight SRP employees in helicopter safety and crew resource management. Contribute to the flight department's success through assigned non-flying tasks.

Requirements

Extensive experience and knowledge in helicopter operations
Ability to serve as Pilot-In-Command on multi-engine rotorcraft helicopters
Proficiency operating in complex urban airspace and remote desert/mountain environments
Experience with challenging takeoffs and landings in confined and unprepared areas
Expertise handling high-density altitudes, brownouts, and whiteouts
Qualified for day, night, and Night Vision Goggles (NVG) operations
Knowledge of diverse utility missions including powerline patrol and wildlife surveys
Ability to quickly learn new aviation skills

Responsibilities

Serve as highly competent Pilot-In-Command (PIC) for SRP’s fleet of Bell 429, Bell 212, Bell 412 helicopters
Fly diverse missions such as powerline patrol, construction, wildlife surveys, water measurement, snow surveys, and VIP transport
Operate in complex Phoenix metro airspace and remote mountain and desert sites across Arizona
Perform takeoffs and landings from urban helipads, pinnacles, confined areas, and unprepared landing zones
Handle high-density altitudes, brown out/white out conditions, day, night, and Night Vision Goggles (NVG) operations
Train non-flight department SRP employees in helicopter flight safety and crew resource management
Ground handle, load, and refuel helicopters as needed
Perform non-flying tasks assigned by the flight department manager

Benefits

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available your first day
Over 200+ hours of PTO including vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs including access to a recreation and fitness facility
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs