About Hillsboro Aviation
Founded
in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane
services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft
sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving
domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and
private sectors, we have over 85 employees and 10 turbine aircraft. We
operate out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro
Airport (KHIO).
Our Vision
We believe in
the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of
flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and
intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership,
mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing
opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by
providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the
ground.
The Position
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 a B407HP Short Haul - Fire/Utility Pilot you
will work closely with the Contract & Charter team to perform search
and rescue missions, human external cargo missions (short haul),
wild-land firefighting activities and/or various utility operations. You
will report to the Chief Pilot and will be responsible for the
following, including but not limited to:
- Cover an Exclusive Use Contract out of Wenatchee, WA and various other locations in the Western US.
- The above contract starts May 21st, 2024 and is expected to run until the end of fire season.
- The contract starts in 2024 and has 4 more extension years.
- Operate
on a12 on 12 off schedule. If operated on a 12 on 2 off schedule,
occasionally longer breaks to travel back home may be arranged based on
helicopter operations and relief pilot availability.
- Other utility operations will be scheduled to meet the needs of the project.
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. The pilot and aircraft will be capable of performing search and rescue missions, human external cargo missions (short haul), as well as regular firefighting assignments.
Job Responsibilities
- Cover the assigned aircraft in Wenatchee, WA during the summer season starting May 21st, 2024.
- Preferably operate on 12 on 12 off schedule.
- All travel and accommodation, as well as per diem, is paid for.
- Other utility operations will be scheduled to meet the needs of the projects in hand with corresponding work schedules.
- The pilot is responsible and expected to present the aircraft and operation in a professional manner to the customer (USFS).
- Good judgment and solid airman-ship is expected to safely operate the aircraft.
- Compliance with SOPs, contractual requirements and daily OPS reporting procedures is mandatory.
- We will provide initial short haul training and carding preparation to applicants committing to Hillsboro Aviation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid sick days, and holidays
- Wellness benefits, including alternative care and lifestyle discounts
- Monthly team-building events, including BBQs
- Exercise, shower facilities, and locker rooms at headquarters
Hillsboro
Aviation’s growth and sustainability is rooted in its commitment to
attracting a diverse set of talent from around the world. To that end,
we encourage qualified individuals from all walks of life to apply. We
are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
This job will remain open until filled. Please do not call regarding the status of your application.