Careers
With a wonderful benefits package and opportunities for growth, we're always looking for the right person to join our team.
In a World that Looks Down, Look Up
Working for Hillsboro Aviation is not about moving aircraft around in the sky. It’s not about rotor blades, paperwork, or turning screws.
It’s about chasing the extraordinary. It’s about flight.
Flight captures our imagination and demands more of us. More innovation. More creativity. More grit. More intent. More of what makes us feel alive. More of what makes this whole business worthwhile.
Maybe you’re looking for more. Maybe you’re looking for something extraordinary. If you are, we’re looking for you.
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 Nuts & Bolts
Thank you for your interest in Hillsboro Aviation. Please note the following:
- Please do not call regarding the status of your application.
- We cannot accept resumes/applications that are dropped off, or sent via e-mail or fax.*
- We only accept applications for positions that are open.
- You must apply through this online application in order to be considered for the position.*
- Resumes will be kept on file. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Hillsboro Aviation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*If you need assistance with completing the application, please contact human resources at 503.648.2831.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws.
Current Openings
B407/AS350 – Fire/Utility Pilot
The two (2) positions offered will cover an AS350B3e with BLR upgrades and a B407 Eagle for wild-land firefighting activities and/or various utility operations. These high-performance Type 3 aircraft have been extremely busy the last couple of years as CWN platforms performing bucket, cargo, repeater, PSD, recon and Helco missions. Other potential operations may include … Continued
B201A1++ Fire/Utility Pilot
As a B201A1++ Fire/Utility pilot, you will perform in wildland fire fighting operations in a B205A1++. May assist in other projects or other duties as assigned. This position will cover a CWN or an Exclusive Use contract in a B205A1++ for the 2023 fire season. If on a CWN contract, a guaranteed number of work … Continued
Turbine A&P Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Hillsboro Aviation is offering a full time Aircraft Maintenance Technician position for Jet aircraft requesting a minimum of 5 years’ experience on Turbine powered aircraft. We currently service Falcon and Cessna Citation while looking to expand into newly manufactured Jet aircraft of different makes.
King Air Pilot
As a King Air pilot, you will work closely with the contract and charter and aircraft management teams to provide an exceptional customer experience for our executive charter and management customers. Ideal candidates are engaging, energetic, driven, and are able to work independently within his/her areas of responsibilities under limited supervision; will own the customer … Continued
Line Service & Aircraft Fueler
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 have over 85 employees and 14 turbine aircraft. We operate out … Continued
Fuel Service Vehicle Driver
As a fuel service vehicle driver, you’re a critical member of the fire suppression helicopter crew on a firebase. When it’s go time, you go, and you go hard, refueling helicopters as they land and take off. And when the helicopter isn’t flying, you’re relaxing and building community with your crew on base: reading, working … Continued
Helicopter Utility Pilot
We are looking for a helicopter utility pilot whose primary missions will, dependent upon experience, 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, operating one or more aircraft in Hillsboro Aviation’s fleet.
A&P Mechanic
Hillsboro Aviation is hiring a full-time, experienced A&P mechanic to provide maintenance support for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. Minimum 5 years experience required. This position will support the Service Center Manager in performing maintenance on customer aircraft.
Type 2 Mechanic
Hillsboro Aviation is seeking an experienced Type 2 Medium Helicopter Mechanic with an A&P certificate to join our growing team of maintenance professionals. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Bell 205A1 experience and individuals who have been carded or are currently carded with the United States Forestry Service (USFS) or the Department of … Continued
Type 3 Mechanic
Hillsboro Aviation is seeking an experienced Type 3 Light Helicopter Mechanic with an A&P certificate to join our growing team of maintenance professionals. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Bell 407, 206, and Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 experience and individuals who have been carded or are currently carded with the United States Forestry Service … Continued
Avionics Technician
Bored performing the same ops checks and nav data uploads? If you’re looking to be involved in the design and integration of complex avionics, nav systems, and IRS systems, we’re looking for avionics technicians that can operate independently, exercise sound judgement, and uniquely contribute to our team of passionate purveyors of flight.
Cheers to FORTY Years in the Sky
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