CHIEF PILOT
We Are Looking for A Chief Pilot
Are you looking for a management career position in helicopter aviation with a dynamic and fast-growing team where you can enjoy a quality of life? Lewiston, Idaho, is located in the north-central region of Idaho next to Clarkston, Washington, and along the riverbanks of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. Lewiston has great schools, local hospitals, a renowned state college, and nearby universities. Along with a laid-back country feel, Lewiston sports world-class watersports, fishing, and hunting. Enjoy a reasonable cost of living with low taxes and an outstanding and friendly community. Lohman Helicopter is a family-owned business established in 2007 specializing in utility and powerline work and firefighting primarily on the West Coast and Canada.
Lohman Helicopter is accepting applications for the Chief Pilot position (FAR 135), preference will be given to those applicants who have experience in the utility and powerline work, Exclusive Use (EU), and Call-When-Needed (CWN) wildland fire fighting sectors and experience in Bell Medium, Bell 407 series Aircraft. We are seeking a highly qualified Chief Pilot with a high level of leadership, organization, and effective management skills. Successful candidates will have a strong background of experience in related fields, an excellent work ethic, and be willing to join a dynamic and fast-growing team. A commitment to safety and a safety culture is of utmost importance. Applicants must meet applicable FARs, otherwise, need not apply.
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Job Description
Part 135 Utility Helicopter Chief Pilot
Location: Coeur d Alene, Idaho
Lohman Helicopter LLC, a dynamic utility helicopter company based in beautiful North Idaho, is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Chief Pilot (FAR 119). This leadership role is responsible for all aspects of flight operations conducted under Part 133/135, ensuring strict compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and high safety standards. The position requires a strong background in utility and powerline flying, fire suppression, external load operations, and experience with BHT 407/212 aircraft. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 of the last 6 years in Part 135 operations and/or prior experience as a Chief Pilot or DO and must have firefighting and utility experience – substantial long line experience is required.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and updating the GOM, Ops Specs, and other critical documents; managing crew qualifications and operational readiness; and serving as the FAA liaison. The position also includes hands-on involvement in flying, training, compliance oversight, SMS participation, and collaboration with maintenance and safety departments. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. A current FAA commercial pilot certificate (helicopter), Class 1 or 2 medical, and extensive experience in external load and utility missions are required.
Qualified candidates must either reside in or be willing to relocate within Coeur d’Alene/Hayden, Idaho, or Spokane Valley area. This is a salaried W-2 position offering $155,000–$170,000 DOE, with additional flight hour pay, per diem, employer-paid health and dental benefits, life insurance, retirement plan, relocation assistance, and company-covered travel and lodging.
To inquire or apply, qualified candidates are encouraged to contact us directly for full position details.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Due to the nature of small business operations, it may occasionally be necessary to fulfill task requirements of varied nature.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires relocation within an hour of Lewiston, Idaho.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Currently, OAS carded in Bell Medium and BHT – 407/212 aircraft
- Previous vertical reference experience preferred
- Firefighting and/or utility experience preferred
- Instrument rating preferred
- Additional BHT – 407/212 experience preferred
- Low Level & Recon
- Mountain Terrain
- Ext. Load <50’ Belly Hook
- Ext. Load >50’ Longline VTR
- Water/Retardant, Bucket