Coastal Helicopters employs some of the best pilots in the industry. In accordance with the rules and regulations of the FAA every pilot undergoes a strict background check to be on our Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. Pilots have an annual FAA flight physical along with recurrent ground and flight training.  Our pilots that fly charter are also certified as aerial fire fighting pilots and are trained to the highest obtainable skill set to perform and succeed for the USFS DOI & CalFire.