Rotary Wing Pilot I

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced Rotary Wing Pilots responsible for operating helicopters in emergency medical evacuations, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations for Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies, as required. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list.  Apply promptly; application period may close without notice.

Must successfully complete the examination process.
   Training & Experience Supplemental Questionnaire- Top candidates proceed to QAB
   Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) - 100% weighted


 

1. As pilot in command, operates rotary wing aircraft in support of public safety missions, including surveillance, patrol, pursuit, search and rescue, medical evacuations, aerial photography, and transport of personnel.  Performs specialized maneuvers, such as rappelling, one-skid landing, external load/short-haul operations, night and mountain flying.
2. Evaluates requests for air support.
3. Schedules flight plans in connection with flight missions.
4. Inspects, tests, and maintains aircraft and all mission-related equipment.
5. Cleans aircraft, unit quarters, and hangar.
6. Performs pre- and post-flight inspections.
7. Plans flights, loads passengers, baggage, and cargo, and analyzes weather conditions.
8. Maintains logs and records, as required, and prepares written reports.
9. Operates aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment.
10. Coordinates pilot training programs and maintains training records.
11. Assists medical personnel at the scene, as required.
12. Trains pilots on various safety and aviation procedures and issues.
13. Serves as acting supervisor in the absence of the Senior Pilot.

Knowledge of:

1. Weather systems regarding aircraft operations.
2. Aircraft systems and operations, aerial navigation and maintenance regarding normal operating procedures, limitations, and emergency procedures.
3. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, Departmental General Orders, Aviation Bureau Standard Operating Procedures and Aviation Unit Special Procedures.
4. Aircraft ground handling procedures.
5. Geography, topography, and climate regarding the State of Arizona.
6. Maintenance test flight procedures.
7. Department radio procedures.
8. Aerodynamics and the fundamentals of flight regarding aircraft.
9. Federal Communications Commission Regulations.
10. Aviation fuel quality assurance testing procedures.
11. Rescue procedures.
12. Aeromedical operations.
13. Flight scheduling procedures.
14. Crisis management techniques and procedures.
15. Basic aircraft maintenance techniques and procedures.
16. Coordinated search patterns.
17. Principles and practices of supervision.

Skill in:

1. Oral communication.
2. Written communication to complete required reports and records.
3. The operation of ground vehicles (e.g., motor vehicles, fuel trucks, fuel pumps, aircraft handcarts, etc.).
4. The use of aircraft flight logs.
5. The operation of special mission-related equipment.

Ability to:

1. Read and interpret aviation and weather maps.
2. Perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
3. Work independently.
4. Compute basic mathematical and statistical calculations.
5. Read and interpret written material of moderate difficulty.
6. Prioritize flight missions.

Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED.
Must have possession of a valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter endorsements.
Must hold at least a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
Must have a minimum of 2,000 hours flying time as pilot in command in helicopters, of which 1,000 hours must be in turbine engine helicopters.
A minimum of 100 hours must have been within the 24-month period immediately prior to the application date.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the flexibility to work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
Must be willing to work in varying climates, temperatures and weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
By the starting date, must be a resident of the State of Arizona.
Must have a valid Arizona driver license by no later than effective starting date.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Salary : $96,181