Experienced External Load & Utility Pilots
Light, Medium and Heavy Helicopter Operations
Join the CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group The CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group, operating under the brands Kitz-Air, Helitransair and Helifly, is continuing its dynamic expansion across Europe.
In parallel with our management expansion, we are actively recruiting experienced helicopter pilots for utility and firefighting operations throughout Europe.
Positions Available
External Load Pilots / Utility Pilots /Aerial Firefighting Pilots
- HESLO Level 4 – Sling load operations
- Longline Operations
- Precision External Load Operations
- Construction Support
- Powerline Operations
- Mountain Operations
- Logging /Forestry Operations
- Heliski Operations
Experience on:
- „Bambi-Bucket“ Operations
- Water Bombing Missions
- Wildfire Suppression
- Coordination with Ground Fire Services
- International Fire Fighting Deployments
Heavy Helicopter Opportunities / Light Helicopters
Particularly sought after are experienced pilots with operational backgrounds on:
- Bell 412
- AS332 Super Puma
- H225 Super Puma
- S-61
- Mi-8 / Mi-17
- AW139
- AW189
- Other medium and heavy utility helicopters
- H125/AS350B3 or comparable (407/AW119 etc.)
Previous experience in:
- Fire Fighting
- Utility Operations
- Mountain Flying
- Longline Operations
- International Project Deployments
will be considered a significant advantage.
Minimum Pilot Requirements
Utility & External Load Pilots
- CPL(H) or ATPL(H)
- Valid Medical Class 1
- EASA-Licence
- External Load Experience
- Mountain Flying Experience
- English Language Proficiency
- German Language Proficiency
- Additional Languages advantageous
Preferred Experience
- HESLO Level 4
- Fire Fighting Operations
- Utility Operations
- Human External Cargo (HEC)
- Multi-Crew Operations
- International Deployment Experience
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join one of Europe’s fastest growing helicopter groups
- Long-term Career Opportunities
- Fleet Expansion Programme
- International Operations
- Fire Fighting and Utility Operations on light, medium and heavy helicopters.
- Attractive remuneration packages
- Flexible employment models
Locations
Various locations across Europe.
Project-based, seasonal and permanent positions available.
Apply now
Become part of the next generation of European helicopter operations and help shape the future of aerial firefighting, utility aviation and specialized helicopter services.
Applications including CV, licenses, flight experience summaries and references should be submitted to:
CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group
„Power in the Sky – Excellence on the Ground“