B205A1++ Fire/Utility Pilot Job at Hillsboro Aviation, Inc., Hillsboro, OR

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  • Hillsboro Aviation, Inc.
  • Hillsboro, OR

Job Description

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 B205A1++ Fire Fighting and Utility Pilot, you will work closely with the Contract & Charter: R/W team to organize and manage daily requirements of their assigned contract. You will report to the Chief Pilot and will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:

  • Cover an EU contract or CWN contract for firefighting
  • Cover other utility operations as needed to meet the needs of projects at hand with corresponding work schedules.
  • Present the aircraft and operation in a professional manner to the customer (USFS).
  • Exercise good judgement and solid airman-ship to safely operate the aircraft.

Ideal candidates are engaging, energetic, and driven; can work independently within his/her areas of responsibilities under limited supervision; value a strong work ethic and optimistic attitude; maintain a critical eye for detail and organization; and are excited to represent Hillsboro Aviation in front of key customers, including foreign governments, community leaders, and business partners.

Job Responsibilities

  • Cover an EU contract or CWN contract. Contract starts May/June 2025, expected to last through the end of fire season.
    • If on a CWN contract, a guaranteed number of workdays equivalent to an EU contract will be agreed upon and paid as a salary throughout the season.
  • Cover the fire contract on either a 12/12 or 12/2 schedule.
    • If operated on a 12/2, occasionally longer breaks to travel back home may be arranged based on helicopter operations and relief pilot availability.
  • All travel and accommodation, including per diem, is paid for.
  • Cover other utility operations as needed to meet the needs of projects at hand with corresponding work schedules.
  • Present the aircraft and operation in a professional manner to the customer (USFS).
  • Exercise good judgement and solid airman-ship to safely operate the aircraft.
  • Comply with SOPs, contractual requirements, and daily OPS reporting procedures.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Licenses

  • COM or ATP certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating
  • Current Medical Class 1 or 2
  • Driver’s License
  • Passport and FCC radio license (for OPS crossing into Canada or relocations to Alaska)
  • Ability to legally work in the US

Required Skills/Experience

  • Helicopter Total Time: 3,500
  • Last 12 Months: 100 PIC in helicopter
  • Bell Medium PIC Time: 50 hours
  • Last 12 Months: 10 hours PIC in Bell Medium
  • Mountainous Terrain: 300 hours PIC in helicopter
  • Bell Medium PIC Mountainous Terrain: 100 hours
  • Vertical Reference Total Time: 300 hours

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Currently or previously Interagency carded in Bell Mediums (preferably B205)
  • Last 12 Months: 25 hours PIC performing vertical reference w/ precision placements
  • Additional experience in B407/AS350/H145
  • Rotorcraft Instrument Rating
  • Clean Driving Record
  • B205 Factory Training

Job Tags

Contract work, Relief, Work from home, Relocation,

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