Helicopter Driver Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Weyerhaeuser's Western Timberlands Division has openings for full-time Blackhawk Mechanics based out of the McMinnville, Oregon hangar. Duties will be performed at the hangar as well as in a forest environment. As a UH-60/S-70 helicopter mechanic, you will be responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on Weyerhaeuser's rotor wing aircraft operating under FAA Part 133 and 137. Reporting directly to the Aviation Maintenance Manager, this role supports safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations across utility, firefighting and agriculture activities.

This position performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations, approved maintenance programs, and company procedures. It plays a key role in maintaining aircraft readiness through disciplined maintenance execution, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Mechanics work collaboratively with maintenance leadership, flight crews and support teams to minimize aircraft downtime while supporting a strong culture of safety and professionalism.

Key Functions

• Perform progressive, phase, isochronal, hourly, calendar, and special inspections

• Troubleshoot, repair, remove, install, rig, and function check aircraft systems and components

• Maintain engines, transmissions, rotor systems, drive systems, and mechanical flight controls

• Perform servicing, lubrication, corrosion control, and functional checks

• Accurately document all maintenance actions using electronic maintenance tracking systems

• Support aircraft recovery, AOG response, and field maintenance activities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard free work environment

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

• Airframe and Powerplant license with a minimum of two years of rotary-wing experience

• Experience on UH-60/H-60/S-70 series aircraft (military 15T or civilian equivalent experience accepted)

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety, supporting team flying concept

• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals and technical data

• Experience with electronic maintenance recordkeeping systems

• Sound judgment, attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, safety critical environment

Desired Qualifications

• Formal 15T UH 60 Utility Helicopter Repairer training

• Experience supporting utility, firefighting, or company aviation operations

•  FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Experience supporting aircraft across multiple or geographically dispersed locations

• CDL/Hazmat endorsement

What We Offer: 

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $90,244 - $135,509 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a 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. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. 

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay. 

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and 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.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. 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.