Northeast Regional Manager – Bell Helicopter – Linden, NJ

PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Job Title:  Northeast Regional Manager – Bell Helicopter

Employment location:   Linden, NJ

Job Description:

• This position assists the company’s management team with interviewing, securing, and training personnel assigned to the Northeast Region.
• Cover vacant line pilot duties when needed in assigned region and other regions/locations as needed. Provide flight training, ground instruction, and Part 135 flight check rides to pilots in Northeast Region.
• Performing orientation flights with new employees.
• Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM, to include Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Part 135 Charter operations in the Northeast Region.
• Gain and remain current in required light Bell Helicopter aircraft, to include Bell 407 and Bell 206L4 helicopters.
• Evaluate the performance and knowledge of rotor wing pilots in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies through pilot proficiency checks as directed.
• Assist the Chief Pilot in reviewing and updating the pilot training curriculum.
• Assist in creating necessary flight documents as required of the training department.
• Performs the duties related to daily base administrative functions as directed by the Chief Pilot including routine base inspections.
• Coordinates with Company maintenance personnel and regional pilots to facilitate the timely and efficient scheduling of aircraft maintenance.
• Comply with all Company and Federal policies to ensure the safety of the employee and flight operations.

WORK SCHEDULE/LOCATION:

• Northeast Region – Based at KLDJ Linden, NJ
• 5/2 with some weekends and nights
• Candidate must live within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate’s residence.

 Job Requirements:

• Commercial & CFI License
• 1,500 helicopter min. total time
• 500+ hrs. min. turbine time
• 5 years+ flying experience as PIC
• 3 years+ commercial, military, or government rotor-craft experience as PIC
• Must have flown commercially in the last 12 months
• Bell experience preferred – specifically Bell 407 and/or Bell 206L4
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Local area experience required
• Prior ENG experience preferred
• Must have excellent communication and human relation skills to build working relationships with administration and staff.
• Requires effective skills for interfacing with all levels of company’s staff and outside contacts.