For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations.  If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The HR Assistant will play a vital role in connecting passionate talent with purpose-driven aviation careers. You'll support recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations that keep our workforce mission-ready and fully supported.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support recruiting efforts by posting jobs, scheduling interviews, screening candidates, and assisting with job fairs.
• Conduct initial phone screens for technical roles across Field Maintenance, Commercial Operations, and Flight Operations.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding: background checks, drug screenings, A&P license verifications, and digital file compliance.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure documentation is completed for Safety Sensitive Employees.
• Maintain applicant and employee records within Rippling (our HR software system), ensuring clean workflows and timely updates.
• Respond to employee and candidate inquiries with professionalism and care.
• Process employment verifications, manage the HR inbox, and support termination documentation and unemployment claims.
• Collaborate on projects that improve HR processes, employee experience, and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• 2+ years of HR experience, ideally in recruiting, onboarding, or systems administration (preferred).
• Detail-oriented and organized—able to manage several administrative processes at once.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and willingness to learn tools like Rippling.
• Strong written communication and a customer service mindset.
• Understanding of the employee lifecycle and the value of compliant, scalable HR practices.

BONUS POINTS:

• Experience supporting aviation, field service, or safety-sensitive roles.
• Exposure to social media or recruitment marketing efforts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)