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 B407/AS350 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:

• Organize and manage daily requirements of the contract
• Mission preparation and execution, including accurate and timely reporting of operationally related information
• Represent Hillsboro Aviation in a professional manner
• Interact with clients in a courteous manner

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; are excited to represent Hillsboro Aviation in front of key customers, including foreign governments, community leaders, and business partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and manage daily requirements of the contract
• Represent Hillsboro Aviation in a professional manner
• Interact with clients in a courteous manner
• Mission preparation and execution, including accurate and timely reporting of operationally related information
• Provide services to the USFS, DOI, DOD, FEMA, large national utility and high-tech companies, as well as smaller companies and individuals
• Missions range from Search and Rescue, Short Haul (Human External Cargo), Natural Disaster Relief, Construction Support, Firefighting, Natural Resource Surveys, Film/Photo/News flights to Heli-skiing.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Licenses

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

Required Skills/Experience

• Meet the requirement for FAR Part 135
• 1500 hours helicopter PIC
• 50 hours PIC must be in make/model
• 100 hours helicopter PIC time in the past 12 months
• 200 hours mountain flying experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Previous vertical reference experience (longline)
• Firefighting and/or utility experience
• Current interagency card
• PSD and/or Torch qualification
• Experience in other make/models of helicopters that we operate
• Instrument rating
• Restricted radio station license
• Deep-snow landing and cold weather experience

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