Fleet Aircraft Mechanic

Vertical Mag; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Monthly team-building events

Shower facilities and locker rooms

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation seeks a Fleet Aircraft Mechanic to maintain helicopters across our fleet. You will report to the Director of Maintenance and support USFS/DOI contracts in field locations and hangar environments.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, a Hazmat CDL endorsement or ability to obtain, and hands-on experience with Bell 407/205 and Airbus AS350B3E/H145 aircrafts.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P certificate required, with recent field experience.
• Hazmat endorsement on CDL Class C or ability to obtain quickly.
• Experience maintaining Bell aircraft series and Airbus helicopters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair helicopters to FAR standards and Hillsboro AAIP guidelines.
• Provide USFS/DOI contract field maintenance coverage as needed.
• Use computer databases and software to track maintenance activities.
• Maintain Bell 407/205 and Airbus AS350B3E, H145 series aircraft.
• Report to the Director of Maintenance and work with the fleet team.

Skills

A&P maintenance

Bell 407/205/AS350 experience

Field maintenance

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Hazmat CDL endorsement

Tools

Maintenance databases

Job description

Eligible for sign-on bonus and relocation stipend

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, Department of Defense (DOD), 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 205A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e.

As a Fleet Aircraft Mechanic, you will work closely with the Fleet Maintenance team to maintain helicopters on Hillsboro Aviation’s fleet. 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 according to the highest standards of the FAR’s, manufacturer’s programs, Hillsboro Aviation’s s AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as field mechanic
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance.

Ideal candidates are able to 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

• 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 – October)
• Ability to work in a hangar 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
• Bell 407, 407HP, and 206 series aircraft maintenance
• Bell 205A-1++ aircraft maintenance
• 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
• Valid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement – or ability to obtain quickly

Required Skills/Experience

• Documented evidence of maintaining a Bell 407 series, Bell 205 Series, and /or Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E, H145 Series aircraft 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 one of the aircraft listed above.
• At least 6 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 hanbase of operations
• Ability to obtain a USFS / interagency mechanic card

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bell and / or Airbus Helicopters factory training course (field maintenance, component overhaul, and / or electrical maintenance)
• Management or shop lead level experience/desired
• Willingness to adjust work schedule to be available for after-hour callouts as needed. This duty is shared with other mechanics
• Willingness to learn and contribute to maintaining the other aircraft in Hillsboro Aviation’s fleet as needed
• CDL Class C with HAZMAT endorsement
• 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.

Website Teaser

We are looking to add a fleet aircraft mechanic to our growing contract & charter team. This role supports the company’s fleet of Airbus H145D3, Bell 205A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e on missions ranging from aerial firefighting and search and rescue to utility and disaster relief.