Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Helicopter Pilot at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be responsible for safe and efficient operation of company aircraft in support of transmission, construction, inspection, and emergency response missions. This role ensures compliance with FAA regulations, company flight operations standards, and safety protocols while performing specialized aerial work including external load and human external cargo (HEC) operations.

As a Edison 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?

Responsibilities

• Conduct all flights in accordance with FAA Part 91 and Part 133 regulations and company flight operations manual.
• Maintain situational awareness and prioritize flight safety during all missions.
• Perform aerial inspections, remote camera operations, and external load missions.
• Maintain proficiency for specialized work methods such as HEC.

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft License
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Minimum Total Flight Time: 3,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command in a rotorcraft helicopter
• Mountain/High-Density Altitude experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
• External Load (Part 133) and HEC endorsement preferred. 
• Class B/C/D External Load experience
• Wire evironment awareness 
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) & Safety Culture
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and utility flight operations.

Additional Information 

• This position’s work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• This position is a 4/10 Alternate Work Schedule.
• This position is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. 
• Relocation may apply to this position.
• This position is subject to a flight proficiency examination.

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.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran 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.