Fleet Aircraft Mechanic

Eligible for sign-on bonus and relocation stipend

About Hillsboro Aviation

Founded in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors, we proudly employ over 80 talented individuals and operate 9 turbine aircraft out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Mission

We believe in redefining the aviation experience. It’s about the extraordinary moments. It’s about empowering our team, our customers, and the community to make their mark. It’s about embodying a relationship-first philosophy. It’s about seizing opportunities to listen, learn, and make a positive impact. It’s about integrity and doing the right thing.

Our Vision

We believe in the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership, mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the ground.

The Position

Hillsboro Aviation’s Contract & Charter division provides services to the United States Forest Service (USFS), the Department of Interior (DOI), FEMA, Department of Defense (DOD), 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 205A-1++, Bell 407, Bell 407HP, and Airbus AS350B3e.

As a Fleet Aircraft Mechanic, you will work closely with the Fleet Maintenance team to maintain helicopters on Hillsboro Aviation's fleet. You will report to the Director of Maintenance and will be responsible for the following, including but not limited to:

• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components according to the highest standards of the FAR's, manufacturer's programs, Hillsboro Aviation’s s AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as field mechanic
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance.

Ideal candidates are able to 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work a 12/12 (12 days on / 12 days off) or a 12/2 (12 days on, 2 days off) shift in remote field locations for the duration of fire season (typically April – October)
• Ability to work in a hangar environment as part of a maintenance team for full-time employment outside of contract demands
• Inspection and repair of helicopter and components to be maintained with the highest standards of the FAR's, manufacturer's programs, Hillsboro's AAIP, and repair station guidelines
• Bell 407, 407HP, and 206 series aircraft maintenance
• Bell 205A-1++ aircraft maintenance
• USFS/DOI contract coverage as a field mechanic
• Ability to use computer databases and software programs to track ongoing maintenance

Qualifications/Licenses

• Valid FAA A&P Certificate issued at least 24 months prior to the application date
• Valid Class C Commercial…