This helicopter pilot position is based out of Eugene, Oregon providing VFR helicopter services to Weyerhaeuser Timberlands in Oregon and Washington. Some operations require travel away from Eugene, 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 are forestry fertilization, application of herbicides. Occasional utility longline, ferry and reconnaissance flights are also conducted.
Type of Aircraft: Bell 212 and 206-L series
Qualifications- Commercial pilot's license
- Rotorcraft-helicopter rating
- Second class medical certificate
- Minimum of 2,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
- Flight experience in Bell helicopters which Weyerhaeuser operates (Bell 212 and Bell 206L-4)
- 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
- Applicant must also provide copies of medical and airman certificates
- Flight experience conducting spraying as well as granular fertilizer application with under slung spreaders
- 500 hrs. helicopter Agricultural Application
Desired Requirements:
- 3,000 hours of flight time PIC Rotorcraft
- Agricultural Mountain Application experience
- Experience with AgNav guidance systems for aerial application work
- Computer skills, customer relations will further strengthen the candidate's position
What We Offer...Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $108,000 - $162,000 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.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
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
