Helicopter Pilot jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Job title: Helicopter/ Fixed Wing Pilot - First Officer

Department / Division: Aircraft Administration / Corporate Aviation

Salary Range: $148,094 - $191,651

Location: Ada, MI

What’s special about this team:

The Corporate Flight team at Amway provides aircraft services to Amway Owners, Amway executives, and other dignitaries. This team is known for professionalism and service in the air and on the ground. This world-class flight department has set the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service for sixty years. This team works collaboratively to deliver a superior flight experience, offering protection and comfort to all passengers. Your flexibility to accommodate business needs and your emotional intelligence to adapt to various situations and individuals will be valued on this team. You will support global travel, flying an average of 14 days a month, with extended overnights required.

How you would contribute to the role:

If you are a professional corporate pilot with experience flying in a global environment, this role may be for you! You will prioritize safety and be responsible for the overall operation of the aircraft, passengers, and crew. You will ensure that all flight and ground operations comply with FAA regulations and will prepare the plane for flight by pre-fight inspections, flight planning, routings, fuel requirements, airport requirements, and traffic control. This is critical, as your decisions directly impact all passenger and crew safety. This role will have you gone many weekends and some holidays but will offer abundant experiences. Consider this role if you seek a role that provides a premier travel experience without the hassle of airport terminals, hotel shuttles, commuting, or jump seats!

Benefits:

• Industry-leading full-time salary with annual increases, holiday pay, and annual bonuses
• Initial and Recurrent training through FlightSafety Intl.
• Private world-class 190,000 sq. ft hangar complex based in Grand Rapids, MI
• Hotels, meals, and expenses paid while flying trips
• The company provided uniforms and dry cleaning service
• Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life, Loss of Medical Coverage
• 401(k) with 6% match, plus additional profit sharing yearly
• Benefits begin on the first day of employment
• Job stability associated with the flight department in operation for 60 years, operating 10 jet aircraft and 2 helicopters

Qualifications:

• ATP MEL
• Helicopter Rating
• 3000 hours total flight time, 500 hours multi-engine
• Type rating in CE-525, EMB-550, G-V or G-VII preferred.
• FCC Radio License, Valid Driver’s License, and current valid Passport
• First Class Medical
• Ability to fulfill and comply with all entry requirements for countries visited in the scope of flying.

Skills to be successful in the role:

• Ability to work weekends and holidays and support a schedule of approximately 12-14 days a month.
• High standards for professionalism, safety, and customer service.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.