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S61 Pilot - Fires
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What they do
A Pilot operates and navigates a commercial, private, or military aircraft or helicopter
$215,119 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
S61 Pilot - Fires
CHI Aviation
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Sacramento, California
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/07/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
CHI Aviation (CHI) is seeking a qualified candidate for a
S-61 PIC
for fires. This position requires 1,500 minimum PIC hours with emphasis on precision long line skills to include Bambi Bucket experience
Requirements
ATP or Commercial Helicopter license.
1500 PIC rotor wing hours.
Minimum 100 hours precision long line experience.
Minimum 100 hours PIC helicopter greater than 12,500lbs.
Proficient long line experience up to 150'.
Current Medical Class II.
Ability to travel/work in remote locations worldwide for extended periods of time.
Firefighting experience is preferred.
Additional Information
CHI Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Competitive wages and a generous benefit package.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Leave