Job Description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Utility Helicopter Pilot at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll report directly to the Chief Pilot.

The successful candidate will provide aerial support in Company aircraft to all business units, which includes passenger transport, line patrols, external loads, and photo flights.

The Aircraft Operations department plays a vital role in the construction and maintenance of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) transmission, distribution, and hydroelectric infrastructure.

The department operates a fleet of single- and twin engine aircraft to conduct circuit patrols, external load operations, crew support, surveys, employee transportation, and many other critical services that help power SCE’s business objectives.

As a Utility Helicopter Pilot , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone.

Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Research flight details for assigned missions review scored risk mitigation assessment, including performance planning, and perform pre-flight inspection of Company aircraft.
• Conduct assigned routine missions in Company aircraft, including line patrols, passenger transport, photo flights, positioning flights, external loads, and other missions as required, following all applicable federal and state aviation regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Complete all flight-related documentation accurately and timely, including flight sheets, duty records, incident reports, daily helicopter flight report, and any other required records.
• Conduct comprehensive safety briefings for all flight and ground personnel as required, prior to start of mission.
• Plan and conduct missions in accordance with department and Company requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain currency on all mandatory training required to meet flight proficiency, compliance with Company-required training, and participation in safety-related activities.
• Assist management with flight-related projects and other duties as required, including timekeeping and expense reports.
• Demonstrate what we value through decisions and actions.
• Create and maintain a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The essentials

• 3,000 total flight hours as a helicopter Pilot in Command.
• 250 flight hours as a helicopter Pilot in Command in elevation above 5,000 feet.
• 300 flight hours of helicopter external load experience.
• Utility / construction related flight experience.
• FAA Rotorcraft Commercial License.
• Current Class II FAA Medical certificate.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

The preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical field.
• RW commercial license with instrument rating or a valid RWATP.
• Experience as a Pilot in Command in one or more of the following helicopters : AS350, Bell 429, and / or Bell 205.
• Human External cargo or short haul experience.
• Experience with frequent decision making that has major impact on lives, including significant operational and financial impact.
• Experience providing support to customer base.
• Experience researching flight details for assigned missions (including weather conditions from point of departure, along the route, and point of arrival, and any restricted flight areas), review scored risk mitigation assessment, including performance planning, and perform pre-flight inspection of aircraft.
• Experience conducting assigned routine missions in aircraft, including line patrols, passenger transport, photo flights, positioning flights, external loads, and other missions while complying with all applicable federal and state aviation regulations.
• Experience in all flight-related disciplines as well as the ground support discipline in conjunction with certain flight assignments.
• Ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

You should know

This position’s work mode is hybrid . The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days. The remainder of the time when pilots have flight, you come in, do your flight and when done can return home and stand by.

Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.

• Position will require about 60-70 days of RON (remain overnight) per year throughout the SCE service territory.
• Visit our page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• Position will be based in Chino, CA.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet.

Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand.

At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

Last updated : 2024-06-07