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Description
Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Blackhawk pilot based out of McMinnville, Oregon providing helicopter services to Weyerhaeuser Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Some operations require travel away from McMinnville, 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 paid time in accordance with company policies.
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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
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
Ability to obtain USDA Firefighting Carding for the S-70
Willingness to fly other aircraft types if qualified and required
Ability to relocate to Northwest Oregon and report to the McMinnville base within ~60 minutes
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
UH60/ S70 Blackhawk Type rating or current CFR 61.58
100+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
Aerial Firefighting experience in Type II (Bell 212)
What We Offer:
Compensation: 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. You will also be 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: 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.
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Primary LocationUSA-OR-McMinnville
Schedule Full-time
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Type Experienced
Shift Day (1st)
Travel Yes, 20 % of the Time
Relocation Assistance Available