MD500 Utility Pilot - Powerline Construction

Justhelicopters; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Rotation Schedule

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional development and training

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation in Hillsboro, OR seeks an experienced MD500 pilot for utility/powerline contracts. This full-time role involves external load operations in a wire environment, strict FAA compliance, and safe, precise flight execution.

The ideal candidate has 2000+ PIC hours in helicopters, long-line experience, and MD500 make/model PIC time, with strong communication and decision-making skills. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• FAA commercial or ATP helicopter license required.
• 2000 hours PIC in helicopters.
• 250 hours vertical reference long line experience.
• 100 hours PIC conducting precision long line operations.
• 50 hours PIC in MD500 series.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Flying in the wire environment to support powerline construction and external load operations.
• Operate Class A skid/platform, Class B cargo, HECH, and side-pull tasks.
• Adhere to FAA regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.

Skills

PIC hours

Long line experience

Make & model PIC

Communication skills

MD500 familiarity

FAA ATP

Job description

# MD500 Utility Pilot - Powerline Construction---Hillsboro, OR 97124United StatesApply for JobVisit Website---CategoryPilotsMinimum Certification RequiredATPMinimum Flight Hours Required2001IndustryAll Other Helicopter JobsManages OthersNoExperience RequiredYesDegree RequiredNoEmployment TypeEmployeeWork ScheduleFull-Time---Job Description**The Position**Hillsboro Aviation is seeking experienced MD500 series pilots for Utility/Powerline contracts. This is a full-time position with benefit package.**Job Responsibilities**Flying in the wire environment in support of power line construction, performing external load and other specialized operations:• Class A Skid/Platform• Class B Cargo• Class B Human External Cargo (HEC)• Class C Side-PullAdhere to all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policies, and safety procedures to ensure safe and compliant flight operations.**Qualifications/Licenses**• FAA commercial or ATP Helicopter• Current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate**Required Skills/Experience**• 2000 hours as pilot in command (PIC) in helicopters• 250 hours of vertical reference long line experience• 100 hours as PIC conducting precision long line operations• 50 hours PIC in make and model (MD 500 series)• Strong communication and decision-making skills**Preferred Skills/Experience**• Knowledge of the electrical hazards and “hands on” work in the wire environment• Preferred candidates have additional airframe experience in AS350, B407 and / or B205.• VAI Flying in the Wire Environment Course**Benefits**• Competitive compensation package• Rotation Schedule• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401(k) Retirement plan• Professional development and training opportunities**How To Apply**Submit application through website link provided or send resume with detailed list of qualifications to [e-mail]. This job will remain open until filled.**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 80 employees and 9 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.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.