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Helicopter Pilot Gigs
Helicopter owners and operators post work on AirplaneGigs too: moving a helicopter to a new base or a shop, flying trips, and training new helicopter pilots.
Add your rotorcraft ratings and the helicopters you fly, from a Robinson R22 or R44 to a Bell 407, and jobs in those types are matched to you.
Work You’ll See Posted
- Helicopter ferry and repositioning flights
- Contract helicopter trips
- Helicopter instruction (CFI-H and CFII-H)
- Flight reviews in helicopters
Heli, Helo, Rotorcraft: All the Same Here
Whatever you call it, helicopter work is matched on your rotorcraft ratings and your time in type. Mechanics who work on rotor systems and transmissions can find helicopter maintenance work the same way.
How It Works
- 1Sign up with the work you do, your certificates and ratings, and the aircraft you fly or work on.
- 2Set your home airport and how far you’ll travel. Jobs that match you show up in Find Work, and you can get alerts for new ones.
- 3Apply to the jobs you want, message the person who posted it, and agree the rate between you.
Sign Up to See Jobs and Apply
Jobs, profiles and messages are for members only. Join AirplaneGigs to see the work posted near you and apply.
Common Questions
- How do I find helicopter pilot work?
- Sign up with the work you do, your ratings and the aircraft you fly or work on, and set your home airport and how far you’ll travel. New jobs that match you show up in Find Work and can be sent to you as alerts. Apply to the ones you want and agree the rate with whoever posted it.
- Are helicopter jobs matched to my ratings?
- Yes. Jobs ask for the certificate, the rotorcraft rating and the time in type they need, and you’re matched on what’s in your profile.
- Can I instruct in helicopters?
- Yes. Add your helicopter instructor ratings and the helicopters you teach in, and students posting helicopter training can find you.
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