Airbus H145 Mechanic – Fleet

Vertical Mag; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision

Wellness benefits

Team-building events

Showers and locker rooms

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation is seeking a Type 2 Medium Helicopter Mechanic with an FAA A&P to join our Fleet Maintenance team at KHIO. You will maintain our Airbus H145D3, UH-72, BK117, and related aircraft, adhering to FARs and Hillsboro AAIP standards.

You will travel for short or long deployments, work in remote field environments, and report to the Director of Maintenance. The role can be full-time or seasonal, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required for the role.
• Experience maintaining helicopters, especially H-145/UH-72/BK117.
• Field maintenance in remote locations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair helicopters and components per FARs, manufacturer programs, Hillsboro AAIP, and repair station guidelines.
• Use computer databases and software to track ongoing maintenance.
• Support field maintenance operations and travel for deployments; report to the Director of Maintenance.

Skills

Airbus H-145

UH-72

BK117

A&P maintenance

Field maintenance

USFS contracts

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Job description

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 proudly employ over 80 talented individuals and operate 9 turbine aircraft out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Mission

We believe in redefining the aviation experience. It’s about the extraordinary moments. It’s about empowering our team, our customers, and the community to make their mark. It’s about embodying a relationship-first philosophy. It’s about seizing opportunities to listen, learn, and make a positive impact. It’s about integrity and doing the right thing.

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 Type 2 Medium Helicopter Mechanic with an A&P certificate you will work closely with the Fleet Maintenance team to assist with maintaining Hillsboro Aviation’s fleet aircraft. You will report to the Director of Maintenance and will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:

• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components to be maintained with the highest standards of the FAR’s, manufacturer’s programs, Hillsboro’s AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance

Ideal candidates are trained on the Airbus H-145/UH-72/ BK117, willing to travel for frequent short, long duration, and/or seasonal trips in support of ongoing contractual requirements, and willing to work remotely on extended stays in field environments during the summer months. Position can be full-time or seasonal depending on the qualifications and needs of the applicant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work a 12/12 (12 days on / 12 days off) or a 12/2 (12 days on, 2 days off) shift in remote field locations for the duration of fire season (typically April – September)
• Ability to work in a hanger environment as part of a maintenance team for full-time employment outside of contract demands
• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components to be maintained with the highest standards of the FAR’s, manufacturer’s programs, Hillsboro’s AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• Familiar with USFS/DOI contract coverage as a field mechanic
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance

Qualifications/Licenses:

• Valid FAA A&P Certificate issued at least 24 months prior to the application date

Required Skills/Experience:

• Documented evidence of maintaining an Airbus H-145/UH-72 within the previous 10 years
• At least 18 months out of the last 24 months must have been actively engaged in helicopter maintenance
• At least 12 months experience as an A&P mechanic maintaining helicopters
• At least 12 months experience maintaining a H-145/UH-72/ BK117
• At least 3 months experience as an A&P within the past 2 years
• At least 1 full season of experience under “field” conditions within the previous 10 years
• At least 3 months experience maintaining a helicopter away from an operator’s principal base of operations
• Ability to obtain a USFS / interagency mechanic card

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• H-145/UH-72/ BK117 factory training courses (field maintenance, component overhaul, and electrical maintenance) or military AIT
• Management or shop lead level experience/desire
• Willingness to adjust work schedule in order to be available for after-hour callouts as needed. This duty is shared with other mechanics
• Willingness to learn and contribute in maintaining the other aircraft in Hillsboro Aviation’s fleet as needed
• CDL Class C with HAZMAT endorsement is preferred

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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.