Helicopter Pilot, Agricultural

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

This helicopter pilot position is based out of Chehalis, Washington providing VFR helicopter services to Weyerhaeuser Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Some operations require travel away from Chehalis, travel expenses provided. Most operations are conducted locally. Schedule is balanced to meet customer demand and personal needs. We manage our flight hours per year, with safety and work/life balance in mind, to allow for vacation and needed personal time off.

Primary utility job functions are forestry fertilization, application of herbicides, and firefighting conducting water drops. Occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights are also conducted.

Type of aircraft: Bell 212 and Bell 206L-4.

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Job

Administrative, General Management, Legal, Real Estate, & Miscellaneous

Primary Location

USA-WA-Chehalis

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Available

Requirements

• Commercial pilots license
• Rotorcraft-helicopter rating
• Second class medical certificate
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
• Ability to operate under all FAR Part 133/137 requirements with the ability to function well in a team environment in both flying and non-flying jobs
• Applicant must also provide copies of medical and airman certificates
• Flight experience conducting spraying as well as granular fertilizer application with under slung spreaders
• Experience with longline firefighting in mountainous terrain

Desired Requirements

• 1,000 hours helicopter agricultural application
• 4,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
• Agricultural Mountain Application experience
• Flight experience in Bell helicopters
• Experience with Agnav guidance systems for aerial application work
• Computer skills, database experience, people management and customer relations will further strengthen the candidate’s position

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A

What We Offer...

Compensation

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $108,521 - $162,782 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 15% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits

When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement

Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation

We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team