Helicopter Ground Support Technician – Washington

Company: Weyerhaeuser Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Type: Permanent Relocation: Yes Travel: 20% Salary Range: $53,318.00 – $80,047.00 Weyerhaeuser's Western Timberlands Division has an opening for a full-time truck driver/equipment operator, with duties performed in an aircraft hangar as well as a forest environment. In addition to supporting equipment maintenance, you will have responsibilities related to helicopter projects during all seasons of the year. Weyerhaeuser Company owns and operates two Bell Helicopters (212HP and 206L-4), based in Eugene, Oregon and Chehalis, Washington. Weyerhaeuser Aviation has taken an active role in company flight operations since 1947. Our Helicopters support company timberlands/forestry operations in Oregon and Washington under FAR Part 91, 133 and 137, focusing primarily on stewardship of timberlands through fire suppression, fertilization, spraying and forestry recon. Our Helicopter operation is supported by company personnel, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and aviation ground support technicians. Although most projects are within the local area, applicants must be willing to do occasional overnight travel while working on flight operations away from the main base. Some projects do require weekend work. Between projects, helicopters and equipment are maintained at the company hangar at Mahlon Sweet Airport in Eugene, Oregon, and Chehalis, Washington. Key Functions: Perform and support equipment inspections and participate in preventative maintenance and routine maintenance repairs as they develop in a hanger and field environment Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to load buckets of granular fertilizer under a hovering helicopter while adhering to safety, environmental, production and quality standards Drive a fuel truck to work sites and fuel a helicopter during flight operations Drive a batch truck and mix/load pesticides into the helicopter

Qualifications: External High School Diploma/GED (or higher) Minimum 1-year Class B CDL driving experience Valid Fuel Truck operator class B CDL with a Hazmat Endorsement Current DOT medical card Driving record clear of current incidents/citations Safety-conscious mindset with commitment to adhere to all the safety procedures and practices Ability to work with pesticides and willing to obtain a state pesticide license (Private) Personal commitment to safety, supporting our team flying concept Able to assist industry leading aircraft maintenance technicians Successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $53,318 – $80,047 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 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.