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How much do remote oil rig aviation jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote oil rig aviation in the United States is $52,398.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Remote Oil Rig Aviation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Remote Oil Rig Aviation, you need a commercial pilot’s license, specialized helicopter or fixed-wing ratings, and experience with offshore or remote operations. Familiarity with aviation navigation systems, weather monitoring tools, and safety certifications such as HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) are typically required. Excellent situational awareness, adaptability, and strong communication skills are essential for ensuring passenger and crew safety in challenging environments. These skills and qualifications are critical for safely transporting personnel and supplies to remote oil rigs, often under demanding and unpredictable conditions.

What are some common challenges faced by aviation professionals working on remote oil rigs?

Aviation professionals on remote oil rigs often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, managing strict safety protocols, and coordinating logistics in isolated locations. Communication with onshore teams and rig personnel is critical, especially when scheduling flights for crew changes or emergency evacuations. Adapting to irregular schedules and being prepared to respond quickly to operational changes are also important aspects of the role. Working closely with diverse teams and maintaining a high level of situational awareness are essential for ensuring safe and efficient aviation operations.

What is remote oil rig aviation?

Remote oil rig aviation refers to the specialized field of transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to and from offshore oil rigs using aircraft, most commonly helicopters. These aviation professionals ensure safe and efficient travel in challenging environments, often over open water and in varying weather conditions. Pilots, aviation technicians, and ground support crews work together to maintain strict safety standards and support the operations of oil and gas extraction far from shore. This role is critical for the functioning of remote oil rigs, where access by sea can be limited or slow.

What is the difference between Remote Oil Rig Aviation vs Remote Offshore Drilling Operations?

AspectRemote Oil Rig AviationRemote Offshore Drilling Operations
CertificationsFAA pilot licenses, Heli-logging, safety trainingOffshore safety training, H2S certification, crane operation
Work EnvironmentHelicopter or aircraft operations supporting rig transportDrilling platforms, offshore rigs, and related facilities
Industry UsageTransporting personnel/equipment to rigs via aircraftManaging drilling activities and equipment on rigs

Remote Oil Rig Aviation primarily involves aircraft operations supporting offshore rigs, focusing on transportation and safety. In contrast, Remote Offshore Drilling Operations centers on managing drilling activities and equipment on offshore platforms. Both roles require safety certifications and are integral to offshore oil industry logistics, but they differ in daily tasks and work environment.

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer - New England

Michael Baker International

Waltham, MA • On-site, Remote

$117K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Michael Baker International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 351 rated engineering

Job description

INTEGRATED DESIGN & ADVISORY (IDA)


Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is Michael Baker International's national architecture and engineering business vertical, integrating architecture, engineering, federal planning, and strategic advisory services in support of complex buildings and critical infrastructure programs. With professionals located across the country, IDA serves a broad range of public- and private-sector clients, including federal agencies, defense, aviation, data centers, healthcare, higher education, rail and transit, and industrial markets.

Our integrated approach emphasizes early collaboration across planning, architecture, and core engineering disciplines-including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire protection and cybersecurity-supported by advisory services delivered throughout the project lifecycle. Building on Michael Baker International's more than 85year legacy, IDA supports the firm's long-term growth strategy through technical excellence, informed decision making, and practical solutions focused on highperformance buildings, intelligent systems, secure digital environments, and critical infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineering Consultant to join our team. The Fire Protection Engineer will be a 'Doer/Seller' in the New England region as a client manager.  They will be responsible for project delivery, client satisfaction, and they will be supported by the full MBI fire protection engineering team. 

Projects and clients include all aspects of fire protection engineering design from 'cradle to grave'. This includes the responsibilities of proposal preparation, complete system design, site evaluations, and testing and commissioning of systems. Typical projects and types of systems include fire sprinklers, fire pumps, high expansion foam, clean agent systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems. Industries include Department of Defense (DoD), Data Centers, Industrial and Manufacturing, and commercial clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Business development and client management
  • Be responsible for proposal preparation, project budgets and project work schedules  
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and fire pump design 
  • Analyze life safety requirements for buildings, including building code compliance, occupant load calculations and egress analysis 
  • Perform on-site system evaluations and perform final system testing 
  • Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines 

Business Development:

  • Grow revenue from existing client base through ensuring high quality work product and regular client interactions.
  • Attend local industry events to create and maintain networking connections.
  • Identify and win new work from new and existing clients.

Client Management:

  • Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide technical expertise.
  • Present project proposals and updates to clients.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection
  • 10+ years professional experience
  • BS or MS in Fire Protection Engineering or related field 
  • Experience in fire protection system design including: fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, clean agent systems, high expansion foam systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems 
  • Experience in computer generated hydraulic design 
  • Knowledge and experience of building and design codes, specifically IBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $117,000 to $185,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

The candidate must be located in New England (preference for within 50 miles of our Boston (Waltham), MA or Rocky Hill, CT offices.  Hybrid or flex-remote schedule allowed.  
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

#LI-LL1

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
 
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture,  engineering  and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is  measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."

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