CH47 Pilot In Command

Coulson Aviation • Portland, OR

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At Coulson, employees are considered the strongest asset, with future success driven by people and a strategic approach. The company is involved in aircraft firefighting and developing new industrial technologies, aiming to make a difference saving lives and homes, and striving to improve the global environment. They are seeking full-time helicopter pilots with CH47D Pilot In Command experience in fire and construction operations. Applicants must be willing to work in the USA and overseas fire assignments. The position involves all pilot operations for their CH47D aircraft, which is contracted with the DOI and USFS for fire suppression work. Coulson encourages a respectable workplace, supports growth and advancement opportunities, and is committed to diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, providing accommodation for people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Commercial rotorcraft helicopter license
• Current 2nd class medical
• Current driver license with clean driving record
• 2500 hours RW PIC of which 250 hours in BV234/CH47D Chinook required
• Security background check may be required
• Aviation knowledge is required
• Applicant must be previously interagency carded in CH47D/BV234

Nice To Haves

• Previous vertical reference experience
• Firefighting and / or utility experience
• Current interagency card
• Instrument rating
• Low Level & Recon experience
• Mountain Terrain experience
• Ext. Load >100’ Longline VTR experience
• Water/Retardant, Bucket experience
• Previous NVG experience

Responsibilities

• flight and operational planning
• weight and balance data
• fuel management
• accurate tracking of duty, flight and maintenance times
• compliance with all FAR and Company policies
• customer service functions.

Benefits

• opportunities for advancement
• support diversity, equity and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination
• committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees