Full-Time

Engineer

Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service

51-200 employees

Heavy-lift helicopter operations & firefighting

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Billings, MT, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
ISO 9001
3D Modeling

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Requirements
  • Possess foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education or equivalent aviation experience.
  • Acquire fundamental knowledge and develop skills in a specific practice area through mentored experience.
  • Apply learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks and tasks as part of a broader assignment.
  • Perform routine technical work that does not require previous experience.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Hold a valid United States driver's license.
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Work in office and factory settings and meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting 30–60 pounds and regularly sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about facilities.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with developing new repairs, alterations, or configuration changes across a range of aircraft systems.
  • Assume responsibility for small to medium projects from start to finish.
  • Ensure compliance, when applicable, with repair criteria or other published limitations.
  • Inspect, support, and accomplish limited repair functions under the company’s Part 145 repair station.
  • Develop models and two-dimensional dimensioned prints ranging from simple to complex.
  • Assist with mathematical analysis and computations for repair and certification projects.
  • Review and develop documents including repair procedures, repair substantiations, and certification project documents.
  • Design, order, and integrate tooling and testing equipment.
  • Liaise between engineering and other groups to support projects or initiate new ones.
  • Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties assigned by authorized personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for aviation.
  • Hands-on experience with aviation quality or supplier interface.
  • Experience with 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 29/27, and 23/25 regulations and design criteria.
  • Professional experience in an AS9110, AS9100, or ISO 9001 environment.
Billings Flying Service

Billings Flying Service

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Billings Flying Service provides heavy-lift helicopter operations and maintenance with a focus on CH-47D Chinook aerial firefighting. It operates the world’s largest civilian-owned Chinook fleet and has specialized CH-47D operations since 2013, serving government contracts (USFS, CALFIRE, Montana DNRC) for firefighting, construction, and utilities. The company runs an FAA Part 145 MRO facility (2019) that services its fleet plus commercial and military customers, specializing in CH-47 drivetrain, dynamics, and hydraulics. In December 2025 BFS joined Quanta Services as the Quanta Aviation Services subsidiary, aiming to access greater resources while maintaining its leadership and culture, with a goal of providing reliable, mission-critical aerial support for public-safety and civil operations.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Billings, Montana

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Quanta closed BFS on December 9, 2025, adding capital and cross-selling channels.
  • DNRC awarded BFS another exclusive-use helicopter contract in 2025, validating its core niche.
  • BFS's August 14, 2026 website touts global aerial firefighting demand and continued contract wins.

What critics are saying

  • Montana DNRC contract ends June 30, 2026, exposing BFS to seasonal revenue gaps.
  • BFS depends heavily on aging CH-47D airframes, creating parts and maintenance bottlenecks.
  • A fatal Chinook accident or FAA grounding would freeze firefighting missions and destroy trust.

What makes Billings Flying Service unique

  • BFS operates the largest civilian-owned Chinook fleet, centered on CH-47D aerial firefighting.
  • Its in-house tank refills under one minute, boosting drop tempo on active fires.
  • The 2019 Part 145 MRO repairs CH-47 drivetrains for military and commercial customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
AirMed & Rescue
Dec 23rd, 2025
Quanta Services acquires Billings Flying Service

The company, which specializes in heavy-lift and aerial firefighting operations, will be integrated into Quanta’s aviation subsidiary