Senior Helicopter Pilot

Requisition ID: 19249

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

- 401(k) plan with employer matching

- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

- Short and long-term disability plans

- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

A Senior Helicopter Pilot at SRP provides expert rotor-wing flight operations. This role involves both professional piloting of SRP helicopters and performing non-flying duties essential for the flight department’s success. The position demands extensive experience and knowledge in helicopter operations, along with the ability to quickly learn new aviation skills.

What You'll Do

- Serve as a highly competent Pilot-In-Command (PIC) for SRP’s fleet of 3 multi-engine helicopters (Bell 429, Bell 212, Bell 412).

- Fly diverse missions such as powerline patrol, construction, wildlife surveys, water measurement, snow surveys, communication site support, crew hauls, Lidar mapping, watershed tours, corporate/VIP transport, and external loads.

- Operate in complex airspace (Phoenix metro area) and remote/desolate mountain and desert sites across Arizona.

- Perform takeoffs and landings from urban helipads, pinnacles, confined areas, floating helipads, and unprepared landing zones.

- Handle high-density altitudes, brown out/white out conditions, and operate day, night, and with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).

- Train non-flight department SRP employees in helicopter flight safety and crew resource management.

- Ground handle, load, and refuel helicopters as needed.

- Perform non-flying tasks assigned by the flight department manager to ensure the department’s success.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Extensive expertise in helicopter flight operations, typically with a minimum of 10 years of full-time professional experience and 3,500 hours of helicopter PIC flight time.

- Exercise independent decision-making skills and self-dispatch capabilities within SRP safety management systems and SOPs.

- Ability to integrate and communicate with SRP employee teams from diverse backgrounds, including union trade workers, engineers, environmental groups, and corporate executives.

- Develop and present training materials for safe helicopter flight operations.

- Willingness to work in high-risk flight operations, such as powerline patrols, external loads, helicopter hoisting, and NVG flights.

- Availability for flexible work hours and overtime shifts.

- Maintain an FAA class II flight physical and a lifestyle conducive to safe flight operations.

- Participate in annual offsite recurrent training for each helicopter and engage in continuous education to maintain professional aviation expertise and accomplish SRP corporate goals. Complete all required corporate training.

- Maintain IT knowledge and skills to effectively use SRP-required software, computers, and other equipment.

- Know when to cancel or modify a flight if a safe outcome is not assured, and communicate this decision effectively to co-workers, assisting them in developing new plans.

Experience

- Preferred: Minimum of 3,500 hours of turbine helicopter PIC time.

- Preferred: ATP certification.

- Preferred: 100 hours of multi engine turbine time

- Preferred: 250 hours of night or NVG time.

- Required: Commercial Rotorcraft License with instrument rating.

- Required: Precision vertical reference long line (VRLL) and human external cargo (HEC) experience

Education

High School, GED or Equivalent.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.