MD500 VRLL Utility Pilot – Oregon

Heli Preflight; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation is seeking experienced candidates for Utility/Powerline contracts. This is a full-time position with benefit package.

The role requires flying in wire environments with external load operations and a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule. Required is a current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate, 50 hours MD 500 make and model, 200 external load hours, and recent external load/vertical reference experience.

Qualifications

• Current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate.
• 50 hours make and model (MD 500 series).
• 200 external load / vertical reference hours in the wire environment.
• Recent external load / vertical reference experience.

Responsibilities

• Fly in the wire environment in support of power line construction performing external load flights, cargo, and related maneuvers.
• Pilot will operate on a rotating schedule of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

Skills

External load operations

MD 500 experience

Vertical reference work

Job description

Description

Job Summary
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.

The Position

Hillsboro Aviation is seeking experienced candidates 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 human external load, non-human loads (cargo) and class A loads (skid work) to include marker balls, bird diverters, air flow spoilers, skid transfers, etc. as well as class C loads (wire pull).
• Pilot will have a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.

Qualifications/Licenses

• Current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate

Required Skills/Experience

• 50 hours make and model (MD 500 series)
• 200 external load / vertical reference hours in the wire environment
• Recent external load / vertical reference experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Preferred candidates have additional airframe experience in AS350, B407 and / or B205.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision

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.

Company Details

Company: Hillsboro Aviation, Inc
Address: 3845 NE 30th Avenue · Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 · USA
Web: https://www.hillsboroaviation.com
Makes: Cessna, Bell Helicopter, Robinson Helicopter Company, Cobham, Lycoming, Garmin, Honeywell, Bendix/King, Avfuel, etc.
Models: Cessna 152, 172, 172RG, 182, 182RG, 206, 206T: Bell 206BIII JetRangers, 206LIII/LV LongRangers, Bell 205A1++, Bell 407, Piper, Robinson R-22/R-44, Schweizer 300CB and C, Eurocopter AS350 and MD 500 series aircraft.

About:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K