Blackhawk Pilot

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Willingness to fly other aircraft types if qualified and required
• To relocate to Northwest Oregon and report to the McMinnville base within ~60 minutes

Qualifications

• UH60/ S70 Blackhawk Type rating or current CFR 61.58100+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
• Aerial Firefighting experience in Type II (Bell 212)

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• UH60/ S70 Blackhawk Type rating or current CFR 61.58100+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
• 1,000+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk

Pay

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $108,521 - $162,782 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Other benefit options such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism, sponsorship of diversity networks, promotion of mentoring, and training and development opportunities.
• 401k plan with a paid company match equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser

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 providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.