Helicopter Pilot Jobs in Louisiana

A Helicopter Pilot in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for navigating helicopters to transport passengers, cargo, or other goods. This role may involve performing emergency services, such as medical evacuations, or carrying out routine services, like aerial inspections of infrastructure. Their duties may also include performing routine aircraft inspections, maintaining accurate flight logs, and ensuring that all operations adhere to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. They need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.

Before becoming a Helicopter Pilot, one might start out in roles such as a Flight Instructor, where they would gain valuable experience teaching others how to fly, or as an Air Traffic Controller, where they would learn crucial skills in managing aircraft during takeoff, flight, and landing. Others may begin as commercial airplane pilots to gain flight hours and experience. The most crucial certification for a Helicopter Pilot is the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a helicopter rating. However, other beneficial qualifications may include an Instrument Rating, which allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, which is required for pilots who wish to serve as a flight commander or First Officer on an aircraft.

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AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago

pilot in command 500 hours turbine 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided Previous HAA experience or equivalent preferred Education and Credentials: Rotorcraft-Helicopter...

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Helicopter Pilot - Located in Opelousas, LA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Opelousas, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Opelousas, LA
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services Air Evac Lifeteams customers....

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Helicopter Pilot: 2,000 Flight Hours Required - Located in Rayville, LA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Rayville, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Rayville, LA
  • 8 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services Air Evac Lifeteams customers....

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Helicopter Pilot - 2026

  • RLC, LLC
  • Broussard, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 13 days ago

We are looking for good people that just happen to be Helicopter Pilots, to join our Cadre of VFR Captains with rapid advancement into our S76 IFR Program....

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Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot - IFR/PIC - EC145 - CNO

  • Metro Aviation Inc.
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 20 days ago

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) (EC145) in New Orleans, Louisiana for the Manning Family Children's program. Click Here To Learn More About Our Louisiana...

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Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot - IFR/PIC - EC135 - AEX

  • Metro Aviation Inc.
  • Woodworth, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Woodworth, LA
  • 20 days ago

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot (IFR/PIC) (EC135) in Alexandria, Louisiana for the Acadian Air Med program. Click Here To Learn More About Our Louisiana Locations!...

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AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA - Located in Rayville, LA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Rayville, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Rayville, LA
  • 24 days ago

Were hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services Air Evac Lifeteams customers....

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AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

  • Global Medical Response
  • Rayville, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rayville, LA
  • 30+ days ago

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services Air Evac Lifeteam’s customers....

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Helicopter Flight Instructor - Lafayette

  • FlightSafety International
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 30+ days ago

About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the worlds premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Helicopter Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Helicopter Pilot Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Helicopter Pilots in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%
High School or GED
26.0%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.8%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Helicopter Pilots in Louisiana
2-4 years
51.4%
4-6 years
19.8%
1-2 years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.3%
10+ years
7.2%
Less than 1 year
6.1%


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