Helicopter Pilot - Utility/Offshore/Fire/Charter - Oxnard, California

Company/Organization: Aspen Helicopters Inc.

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 11/23/2025 3:01:02 AM

Description:

• Aspen Helicopters based out of Oxnard, CA is a multi-mission utility company that provides service to Government as well as private entities. Aspen Helicopters has been in business since 1980 and has built a reputation for safety and quality of service.
• Aspen Helicopters is now accepting resumes for qualified pilots to fly a variety of assignments including utility/offshore/fire/survey/government and private charter.
• This position is for a full-time pilot willing to relocate to Ventura County and willing to travel throughout the year in support of different contracts  
• Aspen owns, maintains and operates a fleet of Bell Helicopters: 206L3, 407, 212HP, 412EP which are used for daily flights, call when needed and exclusive use contracts. Aspen also owns, maintains, and operates Partenavia/Vulcanair/Spartacus airplanes and a Merlin 3B. Should an applicant be dual rated with an AMEL fixed wing flight opportunities can be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Pilots must live within approximately 45 minutes of Oxnard CA.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Is versatile with previous fire, charter, or offshore experience preferred but will train the right candidate should they meet the qualifications listed below.
• This pilot must be able to represent the company favorably while working at the local Aspen Base or on the road.
• This pilot must be willing to fly a diverse set of missions year round.

Aspen Helicopters offers competitive pay and strictly follows California Labor Laws. Benefits include flight bonus pay, full Medical, 401K with employer matching, vacation, sick time and holiday pay for its employees.

Requirements:

• Be able to relocate to Ventura County and work a full-time schedule
• Commercial + IFR required
• Interagency “card-able”
• 1,500+ Total PIC Helicopter
• 250 hours Mountain (verifiable and defensible)
• 100 hours in helicopters in the last 12 months
• 100 hours Turbine
• 10 hours longline (desired)
• Offshore Time preferable
• Current Class 1 or 2 Medical
• Provide iPad compatible with the latest version of ForeFlight
• Pilot provides flight helmet compliant with US DOI regulations.

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