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Westwind Helicopters, Inc
Helicopter Pilot - Gulf of America
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A Pilot operates and navigates a commercial, private, or military aircraft or helicopter
$192,587 / year median in Louisiana
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Helicopter Pilot - Gulf of America
Westwind Helicopters, Inc
- Abbeville, Louisiana
PERMANENT
Updated 07/2026 Job Description Job Summary Conducts flight operations offshore to various locations throughout the Gulf of America in a Bell 407 or Sikorsky 76 helicopter Operates company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner Ensures the aircraft is in an airworthy condition and reports all aircraft discrepancies in a timely manner Maintains situational awareness and monitors weather conditions throughout the flight Adapts to changing environments Maintains a professional demeanor, appearance, and has excellent customer interaction Places safety and customer service first Communicate effectively with passengers and keeps customers abreast of changes Ensures passengers are boarded and disembark in a safe manner Ensures passengers are briefed as per the regulations and company policies and procedures Follows all company policies and procedures Benefits We offer a complete and competitive benefits package which includes:- Employer provided Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Simple IRA with 3% match Compensation
- Commensurate with experience
- Workover is paid at time and a half of the daily rate
- Offshore Bonus of $75 for each night spent offshore
- $60 per diem/per day
- $10 per flight hour bonus for all hours flown Other Provisions
- Live anywhere in the U.S.
- Relocation not required
- Work 14 days on, 14 days off
- Company housing is provided while on duty Our Mission Westwind Helicopters, Inc.
- Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter with Instrument Rating
- Current FAA Class 2 Medical
- 1500 hours Pilot in Command, Rotorcraft Helicopter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work independently
- Pass a drug screening and background check Preferred
- 1 Year or 200 hours in the Gulf of America or similar experience
- Bell 206, Bell 407, or Sikorsky 76 experience in Part 135 Operations
- Experience with Garmin 420 - 750 series GPS
- Instrument Proficient Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.