Helicopter Pilot | Bell 212 / Bell 206L-4

Position Summary

The Helicopter Pilot serves as Pilot in Command supporting utility helicopter operations throughout Washington and Oregon. Primary missions include forestry fertilization, herbicide application, and aerial firefighting, with occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• Schedule balanced around operational demand and personal needs
• Most operations conducted locally
• Some travel away from home base required
• Travel expenses provided

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command during assigned helicopter operations
• Conduct forestry fertilization and herbicide application missions
• Perform aerial firefighting operations, including water drops
• Conduct occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights
• Perform agricultural application operations in accordance with applicable requirements
• Conduct longline operations in mountainous terrain
• Operate in accordance with applicable FAR Part 133 and Part 137 requirements
• Support both flying and non-flying duties as part of the aviation team

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 1,000 hours Helicopter PIC
• Minimum 1,000 hours Helicopter Agricultural Application
• Flight experience conducting spraying and granular fertilizer application using underslung spreaders
• Longline firefighting experience in mountainous terrain
• Ability to operate under applicable FAR Part 133 and Part 137 requirements
• Must provide copies of current medical and airman certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 4,000 hours Helicopter PIC
• Agricultural mountain application experience
• Bell helicopter experience
• Experience with Agnav guidance systems for aerial application operations
• Computer and database skills
• People management experience
• Customer relations experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual company retirement contribution equal to 5% of base salary
• Three weeks paid vacation during the first year for eligible employees
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Training and development opportunities
• Relocation assistance

Compensation

• Eligible for annual merit increases
• Annual incentive program with cash bonus targeted at 15% of base pay