B205A1++ Fire/Utility Pilot

Hillsboro Aviation•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

Hillsboro Aviation’s contract & charter division provides services to the United States Forest Service (USFS), the Department of Interior (DOI), FEMA, large national utility (powerline & infrastructure), and high-tech companies as well as smaller companies and individuals. Our missions include search and rescue, short-haul (human external cargo, natural disaster relief, construction support, aerial firefighting, natural resource surveys, film/photo/news, and heli-skiing. Our fleet is comprised of Airbus H145D3, Bell 205 A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e. As a B205A-1++ Fire Fighting and Utility Pilot, you will work closely with the Contract & Charter: R/W team to organize and manage daily requirements of their assigned contract. Ideal candidates are engaging, energetic, and driven; can work independently within his/her areas of responsibilities under limited supervision; value a strong work ethic and optimistic attitude; maintain a critical eye for detail and organization; and are excited to represent Hillsboro Aviation in front of key customers, including foreign governments, community leaders, and business partners.

Requirements

COM or ATP certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter Rating
Current Medical Class 1 or 2
Driver’s License
Passport and FCC radio license (for OPS crossing into Canada or relocations to Alaska)
Ability to legally work in the US
Helicopter Total Time: 3,500
Last 12 Months: 100 PIC in helicopter
Bell Medium PIC Time: 50 hours
Last 12 Months: 10 hours PIC in Bell Medium
Mountainous Terrain: 300 hours PIC in helicopter
Bell Medium PIC Mountainous Terrain: 100 hours
Vertical Reference Total Time: 300 hours

Nice To Haves

Currently or previously Interagency carded in Bell Mediums (preferably B205)
Last 12 Months: 25 hours PIC performing vertical reference w/ precision placements
Additional experience in B407/AS350/H145
Rotorcraft Instrument Rating
Clean Driving Record
B205 Factory Training

Responsibilities

Hillsboro Aviation is hiring a B205A-1++ Pilot for either an Exclusive Use (EU) or Call-When-Needed (CWN) contract. The contracts start at the beginning of May or June 2026 and run through the end of the fire season.
If assigned to a CWN contract, the pilot will receive a guaranteed number of workdays equivalent to an EU contract.
The pilot will cover the fire contract on a 12 on / 12 off or a 12 on / 2 off schedule.
For those working a 12 on / 2 off schedule, extended breaks to return home may be arranged periodically, depending on operational demands and relief pilot availability.
All travel and accommodations are covered by the company. The pilot will receive per diem for meals and incidentals.
Additional utility operations may be assigned based on project requirements with schedules adjusted accordingly.
The pilot is responsible for representing both the aircraft and the operation in a professional and courteous manner to the customer, the U.S. Forest Service.
Strong judgment, sound airmanship, and a commitment to safety are essential to operating the aircraft effectively.
Strict adherence to SOPs, contractual obligations, and daily operational reporting procedures is required.