B407 Short Haul - Fire Fighting and Utility Pilot

The Position

Hillsboro Aviation’s contract & charter division provides services to the United States Forest Service (USFS), the Department of Interior (DOI), FEMA, large national utility (powerline & infrastructure), and high-tech companies as well as smaller companies and individuals. Our missions include search and rescue, short-haul (human external cargo, natural disaster relief, construction support, aerial firefighting, natural resource surveys, film/photo/news, and heli-skiing). Our fleet is comprised of Airbus H145D3, Bell 205 A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e.

Position Details

• Aircraft: Bell 407HP
• Contract Start Date: May 2026
• Duration: Through the end of the 2026 fire season
• Base Location: Western U.S. locations as needed

Job Responsibilities

• Work 12 days on / 12 days off schedule for the duration of the contract.
• All travel and accommodations are covered by the company.
• The pilot will receive per diem for meals and incidentals.
• Additional utility operations may be assigned based on project needs, with corresponding adjustments to the work schedule.
• Represent Hillsboro Aviation and the aircraft in a professional manner to the U.S. Forest Service and all associated parties.
• Strong judgment, a commitment to safety, and solid airmanship are essential for the successful and secure execution of all missions.
• Strict adherence to SOPs, contractual requirements, and daily operational reporting procedures is mandatory.

Qualifications/Licenses

• COM or ATP certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating
• Current medical (class 2 or class 1)
• Driver’s License
• Passport (for OPS crossing into Canada or relocations to Alaska)
• Ability to legally work in the U.S.

Required Skills/Experience

• Helicopter Total Time: 1,500 hours
• Last 12 Months: 100 hours
• PIC in helicopter B407
• PIC Time: 50 hours
• Last 12 Months: 10 hours
• PIC in B407
• Last 12 Months: 25 hours
• PIC performing vertical reference w/ precision placements
• Mountainous Terrain: 200 hours
• PIC in helicopter B407
• PIC Mountainous Terrain: 10 hours

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Currently or previously interagency carded for short haul operations
• Precision placement vertical reference experience
• Additional experience in AS350/B205/H145 Rotorcraft
• Instrument rating
• Clean driving record
• B407 factory training

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness benefits, including alternative care and lifestyle discounts
• 401(k) + match
• Monthly team-building events, including BBQs
• Exercise, shower facilities, and locker rooms at headquarters