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Blackhawk SIC Pilot

Weyerhaeuser


Job Location:

McMinnville, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 108521 - 162782
Posted: 11 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 SIC 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 EPs 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 SOPs 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).

Qualifications

  • Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate with Instrument (Helicopter) rating
  • 2000 total rotary wing flight hours
  • 500 hours external load operations
  • Minimum 2 years / 300 hours in aerial work operations including firefighting
  • Class II FAA Medical Certificate
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) training
  • 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:

  • 100 hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
  • Part 133 operations and carded
  • Aerial Firefighting experience in Type II (Bell 212)


About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs while also providing recreation wildlife habitat and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century weve been taking care of forests to make life better.


About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

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Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $108521 - $162782 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 companys 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


Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team


Required Experience:

IC


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