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Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC): pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Offshore Gulf of Mexico helicopter operator |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Broussard, Louisiana (430 North Eola Rd) |
| Bases | RLC says it has 6 bases across three states covering the U.S. Gulf; its site names Galliano, Mouton Cove and Venice (full list not published) |
| Aircraft | Sikorsky S-76, Bell 407 and Bell 206 L4 (offshore-equipped), per RLC |
| Published pilot minimums | New pilots: 1,000 hours total helicopter time with 500 hours helicopter PIC, commercial helicopter rating, 2nd-class medical (RLC pilot training page) |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | No pilot postings on RLC's job board on Nov 5, 2026 (open roles: A&P field mechanic – Gulf of Mexico, avionics technician, sheet metal technician, IT support, all Broussard). The board accepts applications for future positions. |
| Careers | rlcllc.applytojob.com/apply |
RLC says it employs about 85 FAA-certificated pilots averaging six years of Gulf flying and about 5,000 hours. Initial training: 40 hours computer-based, 14 days ground school, 2 days in a flight training device, 9 training flights plus a checkride, water survival and H2S training. Recurrent after 6 months, then annually.
Source / last checked: rlcllc.com/pilot-training, rlcllc.applytojob.com/apply, rlcllc.com/about-us, rlcllc.com/fleet, rlcllc.com/contact · checked Nov 5, 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 Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC)'s pilot minimums?
New pilots: 1,000 hours total helicopter time with 500 hours helicopter PIC, commercial helicopter rating, 2nd-class medical (RLC pilot training page)
How much does Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC) pay pilots?
Rotorcraft Leasing Company (RLC) does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Nov 5, 2026).
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