How to find a helicopter pilot job — filtered by type rating, region and mission
ChopperSwap is the helicopter-only pilot job board: filter live openings by type rating, total hours, region and mission (tour, EMS, offshore, utility, instructor), host your CV free, and apply directly to operators worldwide.
Most pilot job boards bury rotary openings under thousands of fixed-wing listings, and keyword search is a poor substitute for type-rating and hours filters. ChopperSwap inverts that: every job is rotary, and the filters are the ones a chief pilot actually uses to screen candidates.
A serious applicant pairs that filtered search with a structured CV — type ratings, hours by type, recency by type, medicals, references — hosted at a shareable link they can paste into any application or LinkedIn message.
Both sides of the marketplace are free for the candidate. ChopperSwap monetises the employer side, never the pilot.
Steps
- Filter by what matters — Type rating (R44, AS350, B407, AW139…), region, mission (tour, EMS, offshore, utility, instructor), hours band, contract type.
- Save the search — Get email alerts when matching jobs are posted — most successful placements come from being first to apply.
- Host a structured CV — Build a free pilot CV with hours by type, recency, type ratings and references. Toggle "open to work" so operators can find you.
- Apply direct — No recruiter intermediary, no application fee — your message reaches the operator's hiring desk in one click.
- Track conversations — All inquiries live in your ChopperSwap inbox; no more losing threads across email and LinkedIn.
Why ChopperSwap
Rotary only
No fixed-wing noise to sift through.
Free for pilots, always
Browsing, CV hosting, applications, alerts — all free for the candidate forever.
Global reach
Operators from Gulf of Mexico offshore to Alpine HEMS to New Zealand utility hire here.
Frequently asked questions
Are there helicopter pilot jobs for low-hour pilots?
Yes — CFI(H) and tour pilot roles are filterable categories and accept low-hour CPL(H) candidates regularly.
How do I find offshore helicopter pilot jobs?
Filter the job board by mission = Offshore. Major Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Brazil and West Africa operators post here.
Can I find pilot jobs abroad?
Yes — operators in 40+ countries post on ChopperSwap. Filter by region and visa-sponsorship to narrow.
Do I need to be a registered user to apply?
Yes — you need a free ChopperSwap account so the operator can verify your CV and message you back. Sign-up takes 60 seconds.
How fast do operators respond?
Most responses come within 5–10 business days. Operators with "open to type-rating sponsorship" badges typically respond faster.
