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The perfect candidate must be a motivated and professional individual with excellent customer service skills; he/she must be able to relate to the customer’s operational environment as well as their demands and needs for a safe operation within the guidelines of the USFS/DOI. The perfect candidate will be able to work independently under little supervision; he/she is organized, has strong work ethics and a desire to strive for organizational / operational improvements utilizing our established Safety Management System.

Hillsboro Aviation supports mob and de-mob to/from the contract location as well as an apartment for the period of the contract. The work schedule is 12on/2off. All contract related travel expenses, lodging and per diem during the contract period are covered by Hillsboro Aviation.

The offered employment opportunity is only seasonal. Continued employment might be considered aftercompletion of the fire season; it is based on previous performance and on current needs at this time; previous Bell 407 PIC time is considered a plus in this situation.  Hillsboro Aviation offers a competitive wage with acomprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including: medical & dental insurance, vacation and paid holidays, 401K plan and more.

• FAA issued Commercial / ATP certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and English Proficiency Endorsement; Com w/instrument rating is a plus
• Minimum 3,000 hours PIC helicopters
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC in turbine helicopters
• Minimum 500 hours PIC Mountain (Helicopter / above 8,000 MSL)
• Minimum 100 hours PIC in Bell 206L; previous B206L4 experience a plus
• Minimum 300 hours PIC long-line experience (100’ and 150’) and precision load placement with a 150’ line
• Previous fire suppression experience
• Must keep complete and accurate records
• Must be legal to work in the US and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and be capable to climb the aircraft to perform pre-flight and other pilot related duties

Preferred:

• Current DOI/USFS Card
• Current passport.
• Good computer skills

How to Apply:

If you are looking to further your career with a professional company, please visit our website atwww.hillsboroaviation.com/page/employment.

About Hillsboro Aviation:

Hillsboro Aviation is the leading provider of helicopter and airplane services in the Pacific Northwest with a combined helicopter and airplane fleet of more than 78 aircraft providing a variety of services. Hillsboro Aviation also operates a Part 145 repair station, avionics sales and installation services as well as an aircraft sales office representing Cessna Aircraft Company, the Robinson Helicopter Company and Bell / Textron Helicopters. Please visit our webpage for more information about Hillsboro Aviation: www.hillsboroaviation.com

Hillsboro Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

Date Posted: December 12, 2011

This position will remain open until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer