MD500 Utility Pilot - Powerline Construction Job at Hillsboro Aviation, Inc., Hillsboro, OR

  • Hillsboro Aviation, Inc.
  • Hillsboro, OR

Job Description

The Position

Hillsboro Aviation is seeking experienced MD500 series pilots for Utility/Powerline contracts. This is a full-time position with benefit package.

Job Responsibilities

Flying in the wire environment in support of power line construction, performing external load and other specialized operations:

• Class A Skid/Platform

• Class B Cargo

• Class B Human External Cargo (HEC)

• Class C Side-Pull

Adhere to all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policies, and safety procedures to ensure safe and compliant flight operations.

Qualifications/Licenses

• FAA commercial or ATP Helicopter

• Current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate

Required Skills/Experience

• 2000 hours as pilot in command (PIC) in helicopters

• 250 hours of vertical reference long line experience

• 100 hours as PIC conducting precision long line operations

• 50 hours PIC in make and model (MD 500 series)

• Strong communication and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of the electrical hazards and “hands on” work in the wire environment

• Preferred candidates have additional airframe experience in AS350, B407 and / or B205.

• VAI Flying in the Wire Environment Course

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Rotation Schedule

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) Retirement plan

• Professional development and training opportunities

How To Apply

Submit application through website link provided or send resume with detailed list of qualifications to [email protected] . This job will remain open until filled.

About Hillsboro Aviation

Founded in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors, we have over 80 employees and 9 turbine aircraft. We operate out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Vision

We believe in the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership, mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the ground.

Hillsboro Aviation’s growth and sustainability is rooted in its commitment to attracting a diverse set of talent from around the world. To that end, we encourage qualified individuals from all walks of life to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Licenses

• FAA commercial or ATP Helicopter

• Current 2nd or 1st class medical certificate

Required Skills/Experience

• 2000 hours as pilot in command (PIC) in helicopters

• 250 hours of vertical reference long line experience

• 100 hours as PIC conducting precision long line operations

• 50 hours PIC in make and model (MD 500 series)

• Strong communication and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of the electrical hazards and “hands on” work in the wire environment

• Preferred candidates have additional airframe experience in AS350, B407 and / or B205.

• VAI Flying in the Wire Environment Course

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work

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