Jim Helms
Jim Helms

Jim Helms
Hillsboro, TX

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A Texan and Former Stuntman, Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator and actor for Chuck Norris on the CBS television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger" from 1993 to 2001. Most of the time played the role of Ranger Jim, the helicopter pilot. Worked on various movies in career. After the end of "Walker" was hired by Bombardier Aerospace as an instructor, test pilot and support pilot for the Challenger 300 aircraft. After 8 years of traveling the world, was hired by the New Orleans Saints Football team as the Chief Pilot in 2009. Retired in 2025. Still involved in flying as a contract pilot and Lead pilot for the Tiger Trac Formation Flight Team located in Hammond, Louisiana.

Raced for several years in SCCA and Late Models. In 2010 raced dragsters on 1/4 mile tracks and then moved to Formula race cars on road courses. Currently involved in SCCA and NASA racing and looking at racing in the Pro Truck series.

Career Highlights


1998 SCCA SW Division Champion in the BG Series.

Hobbies


Flying, Scuba Diving, Racing.

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