Careers

Experienced External Load & Utility Pilots
Light, Medium and Heavy Helicopter Operations

Kitz-Air, a member of the CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group alongside the brands Kitz-Air, Heli Transair and Helifly, continues its dynamic growth and expansion.

In parallel with our management expansion, we are actively recruiting experienced helicopter pilots for utility and firefighting operations throughout Europe.

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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:

Kitz Air GmbH

„Power in the Sky – Excellence on the Ground“

Apply now and become part of our team!