Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: pilot minimums, pay and hiring

Type	Helicopter tour operator
Headquarters	Not published
Bases	Tours on the Big Island, Maui and Oahu
Aircraft	EC130 B4 and T2 (says it operates the largest fleet in Hawaii)
Published pilot minimums	2,500 PIC hours; commercial helicopter with instrument rating; 1,000 turbine PIC preferred (Lihue, Kauai posting)
Published pay	$90,000–$120,000 a year (Lihue, Kauai posting)
Hiring status	Yes: 1 pilot posting (Lihue, Kauai), listed on Air Methods’ careers site
Careers	careers-airmethods.icims.com/jobs/10171/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-pilot/job

Pilot jobs are posted on Air Methods’ careers site. Tour and charter flying since 1985, per the posting.

Source / last checked: www.bluehawaiian.com/en, careers-airmethods.icims.com/jobs/10171/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-pilot · checked Oct 26, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.

FAQ

What are Blue Hawaiian Helicopters's pilot minimums?

2,500 PIC hours; commercial helicopter with instrument rating; 1,000 turbine PIC preferred (Lihue, Kauai posting)

How much does Blue Hawaiian Helicopters pay pilots?

$90,000–$120,000 a year (Lihue, Kauai posting)