Aerial Forestry Pilot - Agricultural Applications

Weyerhaeuser; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Chehalis, WA seeks an experienced helicopter pilot to provide VFR services for Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. The role includes forestry fertilization, herbicide application, and firefighting with water drops, with occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights.

Some travel is required; travel expenses are provided. The position uses Bell 212 and Bell 206L-4 rotorcraft, is full-time, and targets a safety-conscious, team-oriented professional capable of operating under FAR

Qualifications

• Commercial pilot license required.
• Rotorcraft-helicopter rating required.
• Second class medical certificate required.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft.
• Ability to operate under FAR Part 133/137 with a team.
• Applicant must provide copies of medical and airman certificates.
• Flight experience with spraying or granular fertilizer application using under-slung spreaders.
• Longline firefighting experience in mountainous terrain.

Responsibilities

• Forestry fertilization and herbicide application as primary duties.
• Conduct firefighting operations with water drops.
• Occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights as needed.

Skills

Commercial pilot license

Rotorcraft rating

Second class medical

1000 hours PIC Rotorcraft

FAR Part 133/137

Team orientation

Job description

Weyerhaeuser in Chehalis, WA seeks an experienced helicopter pilot to provide VFR services for Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. The role includes forestry fertilization, herbicide application, and firefighting with water drops, with occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights.

Some travel is required; travel expenses are provided. The position uses Bell 212 and Bell 206L-4 rotorcraft, is full-time, and targets a safety-conscious, team-oriented professional capable of operating under FAR