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Helicopter Pilot (Mosquito Control Division)

Charleston County Government
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Description

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our Mosquito Control Division team. This position is under the direction of the Mosquito Control Chief Pilot to perform pilot-in-command duties while operating an MD500D helicopter. The missions to be performed are area inspections and aerial applications within Charleston County, as well as any other missions the county requires. The position also works closely with Charleston County Mosquito Controls fixed wing applicator contractor.

We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and paternity leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $60,840 - $98,508.80 (Salary dependent upon applicant's qualifications)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include; performing all aviation skills required, in order to operate an MD500D helicopter as the pilot-in-command; inspecting potential mosquito breeding areas by helicopter; flying with aerial inspectors to inspect dredge disposal and other sites depending on rainfall and/or tides; scheduling and coordinating aircraft, personnel, equipment and application products in order to apply pesticides to chosen area’s; completing the proper recording of all inspection and application activities into the appropriate management systems; maintaining inventory of aerial application products. Having the ability to interpret experiences accurately and the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires; FAA Commercial Pilot’s Certificate with helicopter and instrument rating; current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate; 1,250 hours total helicopter time; 1,000 hours turbine helicopter time; 500 hours pilot-in-command time; 100 hours MD500 series helicopters time; 200 hours aerial application time; valid South Carolina driver’s license; understanding of industry safety and management systems; excellent communication and supervisory skills. Must obtain South Carolina Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator and Aerial Applicator license within one year of hire date, unless previously attained.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Annual and Sick Leave
  • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
  • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
  • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
  • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
  • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary : $60,840 - $98,509

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