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5 State Helicopters: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Aerial-crane / external-load helicopter operator (rooftop units, towers, steel, powerline construction, ski lifts, salvage, wildfire suppression, disaster response), nationwide |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Fate, Texas (285 Blackland Rd, Rockwall County), per FAA aircraft registration |
| Bases | Not published |
| Aircraft | Twin-engine only: BK-117 (loads of 1,800 lb or less), S-58T (up to 4,000 lb), UH-60 (8,000 lb and up); FAA registry lists a Sikorsky S-58ET (N6BL) and UH-60L (N70TX) |
| Published pilot minimums | Not published |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | Not published (no careers page on its site, checked Nov 12, 2026) |
| Texas presence | Aerial-crane helicopter operator registered in Fate (Rockwall County), east of Dallas; BK-117, S-58T and UH-60. All Texas listings |
| Careers | www.5state.com/contact |
In business since 1978, per its site. Says it has a national network of 100+ helicopters and has responded to every hurricane landfall from western Florida to Texas over 40 years (company claims). Office 972-636-4009.
Source / last checked: www.5state.com/about, www.5state.com/services, www.5state.com/light-work-helicopter, www.5state.com/medium-work-helicopter, www.5state.com/heavy-work-helicopter, registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=70TX · checked Nov 12, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are 5 State Helicopters's pilot minimums?
5 State Helicopters does not publish pilot minimums on the official page we checked (Nov 12, 2026).
How much does 5 State Helicopters pay pilots?
5 State Helicopters does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Nov 12, 2026).
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