Aircraft: Leonardo AW-169
Location: Beaumont, TX
Department: Flight Operations
Work Schedule/Category: Full-Time, Exempt
Shift: Rotational, 14 days on, 14 days off
Reporting to: Chief Pilot
Last Updated: 5/1/2026
Company & Position Summary:
HeliService USA is a veteran-owned and operated aviation company established in 2022, built on a foundation of discipline, expertise, and mission-driven performance. With more than half of its team comprised of military veterans, the company brings a high level of professionalism and operational excellence to every mission. Headquartered in North Kingstown (Quonset), Rhode Island, HeliService USA operates across multiple locations including Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; Texas; Virginia; and Ohio, supported by a growing workforce of over 100 professionals. The company provides a comprehensive range of specialized helicopter services using the Leonardo AW169, including offshore wind support as the first and only dedicated U.S. operator in this sector, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), air ambulance operations (HAA), and harbor pilot transfers involving precision hoisting to maritime vessels.
HeliService USA is seeking an experienced and dedicated Captain to join our team in Beaumont, Texas. This position requires expertise in IFR operations, NVG proficiency, and hoist missions using the AW-169 helicopter. Join a team committed to excellence, safety, and mission success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct IFR and NVG operations in compliance with 14 CFR Part 135 regulations.
- Perform hoisting missions in the offshore environment, adhering to company SOPs and safety protocols.
- Ensure operational readiness, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, mission planning, and risk assessments.
- Act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) while fostering a culture of Crew Resource Management (CRM).
- Maintain compliance with HeliService USA policies, FAA regulations, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Work Environment & Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Modality: In Person
Possible Work Hazards:
- Exposure to high noise levels from aircraft operations.
- Proximity to moving aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicles.
- Potential exposure to aviation fuel, fumes, oils, and other chemicals.
- Slip, trip, and fall hazards within hangar and ramp areas.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, including repetitive motion tasks.
Physical Demands: Extensive Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling, keyboarding, speaking. Additional physical demands may be required as these are a general description.
Other Considerations/Disclaimers:
Job Description Disclaimer: This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: HeliService USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Benefits: This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as voluntary coverage options such as life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan following the standard waiting period (effective the first of the month after hire). Paid time off (PTO) for 14/14 schedule employees is 10 days annually, accrued throughout the year, and prorated during the first calendar year based on date of hire.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 depending on experience. Additionally, $60.00 per diem given per day on shift
