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Guardian Helicopters: pilot minimums, pay and hiring

TypeUtility helicopter operator (powerline construction and maintenance, HEC, precision external load, interagency firefighting), Western U.S.
HeadquartersFillmore, Ventura County, California (67 D Street; private heliport)
BasesFillmore, CA
AircraftBell 407, Airbus AS350SD2, two AS350-B3, Bell UH-1H Huey, Bell 205A1++ (per its helicopters menu)
Published pilot minimumsUtility Helicopter Pilot: 2,500 h helicopter PIC, 500 h turbine helicopter, 200 h external load; desired: powerline construction, HEC, PG&E HEC qualification, Bell 407, Bell 205 and BK117 experience
Published pay$68–$109 per hour (based on split schedule) plus flight pay; medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, 401(k) match
Hiring statusFull-time Utility Helicopter Pilot openings on its own employment page (apply by emailing a resume), checked Nov 12, 2026
Careersguardianhelicoptersusa.com/about/employment/

Split schedules offered for experienced pilots. See our utility & longline helicopter pilot jobs guide.

Source / last checked: guardianhelicoptersusa.com/about/employment/ · 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 Guardian Helicopters's pilot minimums?

Utility Helicopter Pilot: 2,500 h helicopter PIC, 500 h turbine helicopter, 200 h external load; desired: powerline construction, HEC, PG&E HEC qualification, Bell 407, Bell 205 and BK117 experience

How much does Guardian Helicopters pay pilots?

$68–$109 per hour (based on split schedule) plus flight pay; medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, 401(k) match

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