CH-47D Pilot in Command

During times of crisis, Coulson Aviation provides first class, rapid response delivery across the globe, and you can be a part of the mission!

We own, operate and maintain aerial firefighting assets, consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. This includes Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™, Lockheed C-130H Hercules, Cessna Citations, Boeing CH-47D Chinooks, Sikorsky S-76's and Sikorsky S-61's, across the globe.

Guided by a successful past and a long-term innovative vision, our future success is  driven by our people and our strategic approach to our work.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Rotary wing pilots with CH-47D Pilot in Command experience for full-time, year-round employment. Applicants must be willing and able to work in the USA and overseas on fire assignments as scheduled and required.

BESIDES OPERATING ONE OF THE HEAVIEST ROTARY AIRCRAFT IN THE INDUSTRY, YOU’LL ALSO:

• Professionally interact with stakeholders such as the USFS and other national or local agencies

• Ensure aircraft readiness for dispatches, as described in the appropriate manuals but not limited to: FAR requirements, customer requirements, company requirements, flight crew requirements

• Accurately complete the required paperwork, such as daily flight reports, load manifests, weight and balance, time sheet, logbooks, etc.

YOUR PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Firefighting and/or utility experience

• Low level and mountain terrain experience

• Water or retardant load and drop experience 

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid passport

• 2500 hours RW PIC, of which 250 hours is on BV234/CH47D Chinook

• Current 2nd class medical

• Current driver license with clean driving record

• Security background check required

• Applicant must be previously interagency carded in CH47D/BV234

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.