Helicopter Pilot

About the role

This helicopter pilot position is based out of Chehalis, Washington providing VFR helicopter services to Weyerhaeuser Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Some operations require travel away from Chehalis, 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 vacation and needed personal time off.

Primary utility job functions

• Forestry fertilization
• Application of herbicides
• Firefighting conducting water drops
• Occasional ferry and reconnaissance flights

Required Experience

• Commercial pilots license
• Rotorcraft-helicopter rating
• Second class medical certificate
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
• Ability to operate under all FAR Part 133/137 requirements with the ability to function well in a team environment in both flying and non-flying jobs
• Agricultural Mountain Application experience
• Flight experience in Bell helicopters
• Experience with Agnav guidance systems for aerial application work
• Computer skills, database experience, people management and customer relations

Desired Experience

• 4,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
• Agricultural Mountain Application experience
• Flight experience in Bell helicopters
• Experience with Agnav guidance systems for aerial application work
• Computer skills, database experience, people management and customer relations

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.

What We Offer...

• Compensation: Eligible for our annual merit-increase program, salary range of $108,521 - $162,782 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. 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: 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 are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. Support for personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training and development opportunities.
• Retirement: Company’s 401k plan, including a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary. Eligible for 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment, plus eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.