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Helicopter Express: pilot minimums, pay and hiring

TypeUtility, heavy-lift and aerial firefighting helicopter operator
HeadquartersGeorgia (contact page lists Chamblee, GA 30341 and 1150 Sandy Bottom Road, Tate, GA 30177)
BasesNot published; postings mention state-side and international work and one aircraft based in Ocala, FL
AircraftAirbus H-125, Bell 407HP, Bell 205, Bell 412EPX, Kaman K-MAX and Sikorsky S-64E/F Skycrane (per careers page)
Published pilot minimumsUtility/Fire S-64 SIC: FAA commercial helicopter, 2nd-class medical, 800–1,200 hours rotorcraft PIC preferred, turbine time, U.S. passport. Utility S-64 PIC: S-64 type rating/experience, precision longline, USFS carded (current or previously). S-64 PIC (Trainee): must meet USFS carding hour requirements except S-64-specific time.
Published payNot published (company says compensation exceeds industry averages; free on-site housing between assignments, 401(k) match, subsidized health insurance)
Hiring statusOpen postings on its careers page include Utility/Fire S-64 SIC, Utility S-64 PIC and S-64 PIC (Trainee), plus mechanic roles
Careerswww.helicopterexpress.com/careers

Erickson's careers page says Erickson's S-64 fleet and aerial operations business were acquired by Helicopter Express.

Source / last checked: www.helicopterexpress.com/careers, www.helicopterexpress.com/contact, www.ericksoninc.com/careers · checked Nov 10, 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 Helicopter Express's pilot minimums?

Utility/Fire S-64 SIC: FAA commercial helicopter, 2nd-class medical, 800–1,200 hours rotorcraft PIC preferred, turbine time, U.S. passport. Utility S-64 PIC: S-64 type rating/experience, precision longline, USFS carded (current or previously). S-64 PIC (Trainee): must meet USFS carding hour requirements except S-64-specific time.

How much does Helicopter Express pay pilots?

Not published (company says compensation exceeds industry averages; free on-site housing between assignments, 401(k) match, subsidized health insurance)

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