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Chief Helicopter Pilot

TEL Staffing & HR


Job Location:

Salem, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 180000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TEL Staffing is hiring EXPERIENCED Helicopter Pilots for an employee-owned company based out of Salem VA This company performs both spray and utility operation and conducts a variety of operations ranging from forestry spraying to Firefighting/Charters.The candidate must have an extensive background in firefighting long line/external load utility/powerline conducting/scheduling training and customer interaction. The candidate will also be responsible for RTS maintenance flights for our 145 Repair Station. Considerable flight time must have been achieved in Bell 206B 206L 407 205 UH1H 412 and 429 airframes.

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Must have a minimum of 1500 flight hours
  • Maintaining and updating the GOM Ops Specs and other critical documents.
  • Managing pilot qualifications pilot schedules and operational readiness.
  • Interacting directly with the FAA
  • Administrative duties associated with customer billing.
  • Direct interaction with our 145 repair station management.
  • A current FAA commercial pilot certificate (helicopter) Class 1 or 2 medical.
Required skills/Abilities:
  • Strong leadership and interspersal skills.
  • Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft operation and safety.
  • Must have problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Performing pre and post flight inspections.
  • Must be willing 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 Drivers 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. Will be enrolled in our random drug pool.
Benefits:
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.



Location: Salem VA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (some evening and weekend work)
Pay: Based on Experience ranging from Annual $150k-$180k

TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.
This position is Temp to Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.



Required Experience:

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