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 B205A1++ Fire/Utility Pilot you will work
closely with the Contract & Charter team to perform in wildland fire
fighting operations in a B205A1++. You will report to the Chief Pilot
and will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:
- Cover the assigned aircraft for an Exclusive Use contract or a Call When Needed contract during the summer season.
- If on a CWN contract, a guaranteed number of work days equivalent to an EU contract will be agreed upon.
- EU contract starts in 2024 and has 4 more extension years.
- The contract will start May/June 2024 and is expected to run until the end of fire season.
- Other utility operations will be scheduled to meet the needs of the project.
- Operate
on a 12 on 2 off or 12 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.
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.
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.