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Sky Tours is seeking qualified pilots for its sightseeing tour operation in Southeastern Oklahoma near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake. Pilots will fly a Robinson R44 on defined tours departing from Hochatown, Oklahoma. As pilots will interact with the public in the tourism industry, excellent communication, friendly personality, and a service-driven work ethic are a must for this position. Pilots receive hourly base pay + tips and lodging is provided if not in a commutable distance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate a R44 Raven I helicopter for a Part 91 tour operation in a safe and legal manner
- Follow tour flight paths ranging from 7 to 17 minutes, custom options possible
- Complete preflight planning, preparation, weather evaluation, and checks for fuel, weight, and balance
- Make final decision on start, delay, or cancellation of flights or deviation in planned tour routes
- Safety inspection and regular cleaning of aircraft and flight area before and after tours
- Greet and engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner (bonus points if you’re funny)
- Secure aircraft in hangar at end of each daily shift
Pay & Hours
- $30-45/hour daily base rate (not dependent on Hobbs time) plus tip share
- Lodging provided if not in a commutable distance to Hochatown, OK
- REQUIRED to work 9:00am – 6:00pm on standard operating days, which includes weekends and select holidays
- Will consider full-time (4 days/week) or part-time (2-3 days/week)