Helicopter Pilot - Gulf of America
Westwind Helicopters, Inc
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.
is committed to employees, customers, and community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures which foster a work environment where differences are respected, and employees are treated fairly. Westwind Helicopters, INC., prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Westwind Helicopters and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.
Requirements
Required
- 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
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