Bighorn Airways, Inc. | Captain

Casa Captain - Bighorn Airways, Inc.

Bighorn Airways, Inc., a leading aviation company with over 50 years of experience, is seeking an experienced and skilled pilot to join our team as a Casa Captain. This exciting opportunity provides the chance to work with a diverse clientele and contribute to the growth of a dynamic company.

Responsibilities:

As a Casa Captain, you will be responsible for:

• Operating a CASA 212 aircraft during the 2025 smokejumper season for the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
• Providing overflow services for FedEx and UPS during the peak Christmas season.
• Performing demanding flight operations in the mountainous terrain of the Rocky Mountain Region and Alaska, including:
• Low-level flying with unfavorable weather conditions.
• Smokejumper deployment to remote locations.
• Low-level para cargo drops.
• Point-to-point missions in IFR conditions.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in low-level flying, ideally with experience in agricultural aviation. Exceptional customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment for extended periods are essential.

Required Experience:

• ATP or ATP Written complete.
• 3,500 hours total time.
• 1,500 hours in airplanes.
• 2,000 hours multiengine land.
• 200 hours multiengine turbine.
• 100 hours PIC night.
• 75 hours PIC instrument.
• 1,000 hours PIC cross country.
• 250 hours PIC large aircraft (greater than 12,500 lbs).
• 500 hours PIC turboprop.
• 200 hours low level (below 500' AGL).
• 500 hours mountainous terrain (below 2,500' AGL).
• 100 hours in airplanes in the last 12 months.

Company Overview:

Bighorn Airways is a diverse aviation company operating a fleet of aircraft on US government contracts for smoke jumping, para cargo operations in Alaska and the lower 48, and overseas operations. We are a DOD-approved air carrier, renowned for our leadership within the aviation community in Wyoming and the Intermountain West.

Benefits:

Bighorn Airways offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Excellent pay.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

We also value our employees and foster a culture of growth, offering career path opportunities for dedicated individuals who seek professional development.

Location and Lifestyle:

Our location in Sheridan, Wyoming, offers a high quality of life with excellent schools and no state income tax. Nestled at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The town also boasts a surprising array of cultural attractions, including stage productions, concerts, festivals, museums, and even polo.

Sheridan is renowned for its annual WYO Rodeo, a week-long celebration featuring diverse activities, parades, and nightly rodeo performances. Numerous sports and activities are available for both children and adults, including soccer and ice hockey leagues, and summer programs for kids. Nearby communities, including Dayton, Ranchester, Parkman, Big Horn, Story, and Buffalo, offer small-town living with their own unique activities. The larger cities of Billings and Casper are each a two-hour drive away.