EXPERIENCED Bell Medium Fire Pilots - Salem, VA - Salem, Virginia

Company/Organization: TEL Staffing & HR

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 5/22/2026 2:30:25 PM

Description:

TEL Staffing is hiring ENTRY LEVEL Helicopter Pilots for an employee-owned company, based out of Salem, VA, This company performs both spray and utility operation and conducts a variety of operations ranging from forestry spraying to Firefighting/Charters. Ideal candidates range from newly certified commercial pilots to experienced longline/utility pilots. We offer both Contract (Experienced Pilots) and full-time year-round employment. Our aircraft consist of the Bell 205, 206B/L, 407 and Hiller UH-12ET (Soloy)

Turn Key pilots that are cardable for Interagency Firefighting and can go to work as soon as they are hired.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Agricultural Background
• Truck Driver - CDL Preferred or ability to get CDL prior to start date
• Mountain flight time 5,000 or higher
• Flight experience that would require multiple off airport/unimproved landing sites, such as Ag, HEMS, Fire.
• Powerline inspections
• Powerline construction
• Longline experience
• Experience in aerial application experience

Some listed items are negotiable and can be discussed, with the right skillset and experience.

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