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PJ Helicopters: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Utility and precision-lift helicopter operator (powerline construction, drill support, forestry, construction, fire); a Quanta Aviation Services company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Red Bluff, California (per its job postings; Quanta lists headquarters as California) |
| Bases | Regional bases in Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania and Alabama (cities not published); service area nationwide |
| Aircraft | 50+ aircraft, from light helicopters to Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks; AS350 posting lists progression to Bell 407, Bell 429, Bell 212, UH-60A and CH-47 |
| Published pilot minimums | AS350 Utility & Drill Support Pilot: 2,500 h total PIC; AS350 PIC time; wire-environment experience required; 500 h vertical reference, HEC, sock-line pulling, firefighting and mountain flying preferred; Part 133/135 knowledge. CH-47D SIC (call when needed): 500 h turbine helicopter, 500 h CH-47D/F, BV-234 type rating or current military CH-47 qualification, Class 1 or 2 medical |
| Published pay | AS350 Utility & Drill Support Pilot $110,000–$150,000/yr; CH-47D SIC (call when needed) $32–$36/hr with per diem, lodging and travel provided |
| Hiring status | 2 pilot postings on the Quanta careers board (2026-14684 AS350 Utility & Drill Support Pilot, full time, Red Bluff; 2026-17639 CH-47D SIC, seasonal/call when needed), checked Nov 12, 2026 |
| Texas presence | Lists a regional base in Texas (city not published); utility, drill support and heavy-lift work nationwide. All Texas listings |
| Careers | allcareers-quanta.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=pilot |
Flying since 1970. Sister companies under Quanta Aviation Services: Billings Flying Service (CH-47, Billings MT), Winco Powerline Services and Wilson Utility Helicopters. 2/2 schedule offered to qualified AS350 pilots. See our utility & longline helicopter pilot jobs guide.
Source / last checked: quantaaviation.com/pj-helicopters/, careers-quanta.icims.com/jobs/14684/as350-utility-%26-drill-support-pi, careers-quanta.icims.com/jobs/17639/sic-pilot/job, quantaaviation.com/ · 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 PJ Helicopters's pilot minimums?
AS350 Utility & Drill Support Pilot: 2,500 h total PIC; AS350 PIC time; wire-environment experience required; 500 h vertical reference, HEC, sock-line pulling, firefighting and mountain flying preferred; Part 133/135 knowledge. CH-47D SIC (call when needed): 500 h turbine helicopter, 500 h CH-47D/F, BV-234 type rating or current military CH-47 qualification, Class 1 or 2 medical
How much does PJ Helicopters pay pilots?
AS350 Utility & Drill Support Pilot $110,000–$150,000/yr; CH-47D SIC (call when needed) $32–$36/hr with per diem, lodging and travel provided
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