Hillsboro
Aviation’s contract & charter division provides services to the
United States Forest Service (USFS), the Department of Interior (DOI),
FEMA, large national utility (powerline & infrastructure), and
high-tech companies as well as smaller companies and individuals. Our
missions include search and rescue, short-haul (human external cargo,
natural disaster relief, construction support, aerial firefighting,
natural resource surveys, film/photo/news, and heli-skiing. Our fleet is
comprised of Airbus H145D3, Bell 205 A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and
Airbus AS350B3e.
As an H-145 Fire Fighting/Utility Pilot you will
work closely with the Contract & Charter team to perform wildland
fire fighting operations in an Airbus H-145. You will report to the
Chief Pilot and will be responsible for the following, including but not
limited to:
- Cover the assigned aircraft during the summer season (starting mid-May - exact date TBD) initially out of Hillsboro, OR.
- Operate on a 12 on 2 off or 12 on 12 off schedule.
- Represent the aircraft and Hillsboro Aviation as needed during some high-profile events.
Ideal
candidates are able to work independently within his/her areas of
responsibilities under limited supervision, excited to represent
Hillsboro Aviation in front of key customers, including foreign
governments, community leaders, and business partners, and willing to
assist in other projects or duties as assigned. This position will cover
an Exclusive Use contract for the 2024 fire season with up to four
annual extensions.