Aircraft Pilot 1-2

About this Job

Why Join Us?

• Work in breathtaking natural settings
• Enjoy competitive pay and great benefits
• Make a real impact on the environment
• Be part of a passionate, supportive team

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
Incumbent of this position will perform skilled technical aviation work in the operation of aircraft in providing fire patrol, freight and passenger service for the Office of Forestry, Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Work includes forest fire detection and suppression activities, forest insect and disease patrol and survey, transportation of various materials and supplies, and the transport of personnel engaged in various forestry activities. Work is performed in accordance with rules and regulations for the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Supervision of this position is received from the LDAF Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot or an LDAF Aircraft Fleet Chief Pilot(s).

• Responsible for the operation of a single-engine and/or multi-engine airplane in wild land fire detection and suppression activities.
• Responsible for reporting all wildfires located to the appropriate Office of Forestry dispatcher and/or the respective parish supervisor.
• During both routine and large fire operations, the pilot may be asked to provide information on the following fire suppression activities: Determining fire priority for multiple fire situations, directing crews to fire locations, directing initial suppression attack, directing fire crew(s) escape route from life threatening situations, etc.), assists ground crews with equipment maintenance, ground support, and mitigation program requirements.
• Responsible for detection and survey flights pertaining to insect and disease outbreaks; this involves flying a preset grid in order that a forester or other observer may make air observations for the purpose of pinpointing damaged forest areas on aerial maps.
• Determines the suitability of weather conditions and other factors related to safe flying; this includes the occasions when the incumbent is called upon to fly patrol when weather is below visual flight rule minimums due to smoke and/or haze. Will use own judgment on whether or not to fly.
• Required to participate in an Aviation Safety Continuing Education Program on a quarterly basis.
• Required to be recertified each year by an approved agency check pilot.
• May assist the Office of Forestry Safety Coordinator for an assigned location.
• May assist the Office of Forestry Safety Coordinator for training, documentation, and audits associated with the Office of Forestry safety program.
• Ensures that all fight records including flight plans are filed, updated, and maintained.
• Ensure that all aircraft maintenance, records, and equipment are up to date and available upon request for the aircraft that he/she is currently flying.
• Responsible for transporting administrative personnel and personnel engaged in forestry activities, as well as transport needed supplies and materials.

• Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Sit over a long period of time while on wildfire patrols
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height
• Occasional bending or kneeling
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Walking and standing (8 hours)
• Drive a vehicle for long periods of time to perform various duties

• Working indoors and outdoors
• Excessive heat and humidity
• Required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Working around routine neighborhood residential and wild land hazards
• Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
• Exposed to smoke and dust

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  Special consideration will be given to applicants who possess any of the following:

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• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.