[Repost] S70/UH-60 Fire Pilot – Oregon & Washington

Heli Preflight; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Blackhawk pilot based out of McMinnville, Oregon, to provide helicopter services for Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Travel and local assignments included with daily duties and safety-focused flight operations.

Responsibilities include acting as PIC or Co-pilot on the S-70 (UH-60L) in firefighting operations, conducting aerial work, and maintaining logs while complying with FAA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Commercial rotorcraft pilot certificate with instrument rating.
• 3,000+ total rotary-wing flight hours.
• 1,000+ hours Part 133 sling load / external load operations.
• Minimum 3 years / 500 hours in aerial work operations, including firefighting.
• Class II FAA Medical Certificate.
• CRM training.
• Ability to obtain USDA Firefighting Carding for the S-70.
• Willingness to relocate to Northwest Oregon and report to the McMinnville base within ~60 minutes.
• Willingness to fly other aircraft types if qualified.

Responsibilities

• Act as PIC or Co-pilot of S-70 (UH-60L) Black Hawk helicopter in firefighting operations.
• Conduct aerial work operations such as Aerial Fire Suppression and External load operations.
• Relocate to Northwest Oregon area and report to the McMinnville base for daily duties.
• Maintain flight logs and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Train and participate in check-flights as required by FAA/USFS and company.

Skills

CRM training

Relocation willingness

Safety awareness

Education

Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate with Instrument

Class II FAA Medical Certificate

3,000+ total rotary-wing flight hours

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Blackhawk pilot based out of McMinnville, Oregon providing helicopter services to Weyerhaeuser Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Some operations require travel away from McMinnville, 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 paid time in accordance with company policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as PIC or Co-pilot of S-70 (UH-60L) Black Hawk helicopter in firefighting operations both day and night and other missions as required by the company.
• Conduct aerial work operations such as Aerial Fire Suppression, Dispensing operations, External load, Reconnaissance.
• Be able to work on a roster away from home base for extended periods at a time at short notice.
• Willing to fly other aircraft types if qualified and as required by the company.
• Devote time to group or self-study of aircraft systems, EP's, etc. and be available for training and check-flights as required by FAA/USFS and Weyerhaeuser.
• Maintain written and computerized flight logs and records.
• Ensure all flights, operations and other work follow FAA Regulations, Company Manuals, policies and Weyerhaeuser SOP's and are achieved safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains state of readiness for dispatch to emergency and non-emergency operations; or to any other assigned locations as required by the company at short notice.
• Perform any other duties during scheduled shift as requested by Aviation Operations Manager (aka Director of Operations) or Chief Pilot (aka Head of flying Operations).
• Relocate to Northwest Oregon area with the ability to report to the McMinnville Oregon base (approximately within ~60 minutes) for daily duties.

Qualifications

• Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate with Instrument (Helicopter) rating
• 3,000+ total rotary-wing flight hours
• 1,000+ hours Part 133 sling load / external load operations
• Minimum 3 years / 500 hours in aerial work operations, including firefighting
• Class II FAA Medical Certificate
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) training
• Ability to obtain USDA Firefighting Carding for the S-70
• Willingness to fly other aircraft types if qualified and required
• Ability to relocate to Northwest Oregon and report to the McMinnville base within ~60 minutes

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• UH60/ S70 Blackhawk Type rating or current CFR 61.58
• 100+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
• Aerial Firefighting experience in Type II (Bell 212)

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range $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 contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

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 and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

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.

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 providingrecreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

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

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand 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.

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