Belize from the Air

Video presentation of Astrum Helicopters.

Aerial scenes of Belize highlighting the many destinations we offer.

This 5 minute video gives you a great overview of Belize.

Helicopter Pilot in Belize

Astrum Helicopters (www.astrumhelicopters.com) is currently seeking qualified applicants for a position as a tour pilot in Mother Natures Best Kept Secret - Belize (www.travelbelize.org). We operate Bell 206B3 & Bell 206L4, primarily flying cruise line tours, helicopter adventures and transfers for VIPs.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2,500 hrs PIC total time
• 500 hrs turbine in Bell 206B and/or 206L
• Current in Bell 206B and/or 206L
• FAA or equivalent license
• Current Medical FAA class I or equivalent
• English language proficiency

Maximum age to apply 55 years.
Maximum weight 200 lbs.

This is a full time position, vacation pay, work permits, license conversion. Minimum monthly guarantee, total compensation is dependent on total flown hours.

Additionally we will provide: work permits and validation of your helicopter pilot license in Belize (you need to pass an exam with Civil Aviation for this process).

Position available immediately.

Please email resumes (detailing hrs by helicopter type) to: jobs@astrumhelicopters.com

Astrum Helicopters' Blog

Welcome to Astrum Helicopters' Blog. 

Astrum Helicopters is a helicopter company in Belize offering Helicopter Services in Belize and Central America.

We specialize in Helicopter Transfers, Helicopter Adventures and Helicopter Charters, you can read more about our services in our website (www.astrumhelicopters.com/services.htm).

Astrum Helicopters operates Bell helicopters, below is a picture of our Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 (white helicopter on the left) and our Bell 206 Jet Ranger B3 (gray helicopter on the right).

 

Belize is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America, on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize was a British colony for more than a century and was known as British Honduras until 1973. It became an independent nation in 1981. (more...)

Belize provides a unique environment for helicopter travel, most destinations are within 1 hr from Belize City by helicopter with a large number of attractions within a 30 minute flight. Below you can see a map of Belize with sample one way travel times from Belize City:

 

We will be posting information about our adventures on a regular basis so make sure you check our blog frequently.