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Blackhawk Pilot
Wimmer SolutionsMcMinnville, OR🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
As a Blackhawk Pilot, you'll gain invaluable experience leading critical aerial firefighting and other specialized missions, significantly impacting vital operations. This role is ideal for experienced helicopter pilots with strong external load and aerial work backgrounds who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to expand their flight capabilities. Apply now to join a reputable company and contribute to essential services while developing your piloting expertise.
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Details:
- PIC 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 rotation away from home base for up to two weeks at a time.
- Willing to fly other aircraft types if qualified and as required by the company.
- Devote time to group or self-study of aircraft systems, EP’s, 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 SOP’s 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). - Relocate to Northwest Oregon area with the ability to report to the McMinnville Oregon base (approximately within ~60 minutes) for daily duties.
Requirements:
- Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate with Instrument (Helicopter) rating
- 3,000+ total rotary-wing flight hours
- 500 minimum hours Part 133 sling load / external load operations
- Minimum 3 years / 500 hours in aerial work operations, including firefighting
- Class II FAA Medical Certificate
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) training
- Ability to obtain USDA Firefighting Carding for the S-70
- 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
- UH60/ S70 Blackhawk Type rating or current CFR 61.58 as PIC
- 100+ hours UH60/ S70 Blackhawk
- Aerial Firefighting experience
Skills
CRM
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