PJ Helicopters is seeking experienced candidates for UH-60 NVG Fire Fighting Field Mechanic positions working in support of Fire Suppression, both day and night, for the 2025 fire season. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualified candidates include those with experience USFS Carded in the Fire Fighting environment or extensive Night and NVG experience in the UH-60. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered.

PJH is known for our state-of-the art helicopter external load capabilities. We have established ourselves as an industry leader in safe and successful missions. We take great pride in hiring the most talented and professional pilots.

PJ Helicopters, Inc. has been an aviation industry leader throughout the United States for over 50 years. Industries supported include utility, forestry, construction, defense, charter, and many more. Employees at PJH have access to over 40 airframes from arange of manufacturers including Boeing, Bell, MD, Sikorsky, Pilatus, Cessna, etc. From flying an MD530F in the utility wire environment, data acquisition patrols in a 407HP, to precision external load in a UH-60, it’s our diverse fleet, wide range of customers, and opportunities for advancement that contribute to an overall great work
Environment.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive insurance benefits package after 30 days of employment with PPO and HSA options, as well as dental, vision, life insurance, and other ancillary policies. Full-time employees are eligible for 401k Program with Employer-Matching, Vacation, Holiday Pay Upon Hire, California Overtime rules, and more. The PJH base in Red Bluff, CA encompasses 100,000+ sq. feet of operations and maintenance hangars, including an employee fitness center.

Our facility is located 1.5 hours north of Sacramento, and 30 minutes south of Redding, CA, both commercial airline destinations. PJH fulfills multiple contracts annually throughout the United States with concentration in the Western US.

Seasonal positions are available and those that are hired on with the qualifications (or obtain the qualifications during their initial assignment) may advance to full-time status and would be eligible for the benefits package above. We encourage you to learn more about us at www.PJHELICOPTERS.com where you can find and submit our standard application.

If you are interested in joining the P.J Helicopters team as a UH-60 NVG Base/Field Mechanic, you will need to possess the following:

* FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses.
* USFS Carded for UH-60 aircraft
* Knowledge of FARs – 91, 133, 135, and 145 a plus.
* Knowledge, experience, and training in any of the following platforms (UH-60)
* Ability and/or willingness to workdays, nights, weekends, scheduled days off, and on-call during busy periods. Travel is required.
* Pre-employment drug-screening required, as well as ongoing randomized testing.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic team setting while maintaining good working relationships with staff, peers, and management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Skills and Abilities:
Able to work in a high speed environment.