Helicopter Pilot - Intermittent - Sheriff's Office



Job Details

Helicopter Pilot - Intermittent - Sheriff's Office
Employer

County of Volusia

Salary

$45.00 Hourly

Location

Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

Job Type

Intermittent

Job Number

18-00481

Department

Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

03/26/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Major Functions

 
The County of Volusia is seeking an Intermittent Helicopter Pilot for the Sheriff's Office. This position is located in DeLand, Florida, and will be responsible for specialized work flying helicopters to perform medical transports, search and rescue missions and other law enforcement related support functions.
 

**NOTE: This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.**

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.) 
  • Pilots the Volusia County Sheriff's Office helicopters in support of various law enforcement activities. Activities include but are not limited to: surveillance, searches, crime detection, prevention, photo missions and search and rescue missions;
  • Provides transport of personnel in support of natural disasters or other events;
  • Responds to motor vehicle accidents, transports critically ill patients to trauma centers and conducts inter-facility medical flights
  • Provides surveillance and support for wildfires, including water bucket operations;
  • Assists other municipalities, law enforcement and government agencies as needed;
  • Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections;
  • Performs inspections of aircraft and related instruments and equipment;
  • Ensures aircraft meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory requirements for safety of flight;
  • Maintains cleanliness of the department's aircraft and work spaces as assigned;
  • Oversees aircraft servicing and handling operations;
  • Communicates with department personnel and other agencies and departments within the scope and depth of their assignment
  • May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Must be able to work during disasters with assigned duties and areas.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of GED. 
 
Hold a valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft Category and Helicopter Class Rating at the Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot level. If a Commercial Pilot's Certificate is held, the applicant must also hold an Instrument-Helicopter rating.  If an Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate is held, the Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating must not be limited to Visual Flight Rules (VFR); as well as a valid, FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate, for exercising the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
 
Must have 1,000 Hours of flight time as a pilot in Rotorcraft-Helicopters including:
  • 100 Hours of Cross-County flight time, at least 25 hours which were at night;
  • 100 Hours of Turbine Helicopter time;
Must be able to pass the FAA – Part 135 Check Ride within ninety (90) days of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire. Must reside/relocate in or within twenty (20) air miles of Volusia County within six (6) months of hire, unless waived by the Sheriff.

The preferred candidate, having met the minimum qualifications, will have at least 100 hours on the following:
  • Flying in a Bell 407 aircraft,
  • Being a Pilot in Command in helicopters at night;
  • Being a Pilot in Command in turbine helicopter.
  • Flight time as a pilot in helicopters in the previous 12 calendar months
The preferred candidate, must also have completed an initial or refresher Bell 407 Pilot and Ground Training course conducted by the Bell Helicopter Training Academy or other acceptable initial or refresher Bell 407 training program, with a certificate showing successful completion within the previous twelve (12) months; as well as having experience with Part 135 Helicopter Ambulance Flights, conducting firefighting/water bucket operations with helicopters and airborne law enforcement. Must meet the requirements of 61.31(k), 61.57(f) and 61.57(g) for Night Vision Goggle operations; and possess a Florida Law Enforcement Certification, or the ability to transfer an out of state certification. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the operation of the aircraft to which assigned. 
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations and controls relating to the operation of helicopters. 
  • Knowledge of Volusia County geography, incorporated and non-incorporated areas. 
  • Skilled in the operation of assigned aircraft in accordance with department rules and procedures.  
  • Able to pass acceptance check flights. 
  • Able to pass airman competency and proficiency checks as required by the FAA and the department;
  • Able to successfully complete initial and recurrent training as required by the FAA and the department;
  • Able to react promptly and effectively in emergency situations. 
  • Able to make independent decisions with a minimum of supervision and under stress in non-routine situations. 
  • Able to effectively carry out oral and written instructions. 
  • Able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 
  • Skilled in piloting helicopters in varying weather conditions, both day and night. 
  • Skilled in completing flight operation logs and other aircraft flight documentation. 
  • Skilled in conducting pre- and post flight aircraft inspections.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions.
  • Able to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
 
ADA REQUIREMENTS: 

Physical Demands: Light to medium work. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb, see (including peripheral vision and color acuity), hear, stoop, crouch, feel, handle; manual dexterity. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate motorized vehicles, aircraft, and other assigned equipment.
 
Environmental Demands: Outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including wind, rain, humidity, cold, heat. May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, odors and chemicals, confined spaces. 
 
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions; procedures, safety instructions, memos, reports. Ability to write at a level to relay data, details and information. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to speak clearly and concisely to relay information.
 
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
 

The County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes FRS (Florida Retirement System), paid leave, health coverage, tax deferral options and partial tuition refund.

For a more detailed description of the County benefits, please click here!

 

 

HOLIDAYS

The County of Volusia observes nine holidays annually:

January 1New Year's Day
Third Monday in JanuaryMartin Luther King Day
March or April Good Friday
Last Monday in MayMemorial Day
JulyIndependence Day
First Monday in SeptemberLabor Day
Fourth Thursday in November and following Friday (2-Day Holiday)Thanksgiving Day
December 25Christmas

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for

holidays.

01
NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement
02
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered no to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
04
Do you hold a valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you answered yes to the previous question. Do you hold an Instrument-Helicopter rating?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
06
Do you hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, select the ratings that are applicable to you.
  • Rotorcraft Category
  • Helicopter Class
  • Not Applicable
08
Are your ATP ratings limited to Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
09
Select which FAA Medical Certificate you currently hold.
  • FAA First Class
  • FAA Second Class
  • Not Applicable
10
Do you have one-thousand (1,000) hour of flight time as a pilot in a Rotorcraft-Helicopter?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered yes to the previous questions. Do you have any of the following? (Select all that are applicable)
  • 100 Hours of Cross-County flight time, with at least 25 hours which were at night
  • 100 Hours of Turbine Helicopter time
  • 100 hours of flight time as pilot in helicopter in the previous 12 calendar months
  • Not Applicable
12
Have you ever been a pilot in command in turbine helicopters?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate 1.) The number of hours 2.) Position title 3.) Name of the agency/organization(s). If you selected none, please indicate N/A.
14
Have you ever been a pilot in command in helicopters at night?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate 1.) The number of hours 2.) Position title 3.) Name of the agency/organization(s). If you selected none, please indicate N/A.
16
Have you flown a Bell 407 aircraft?
  • Yes
  • No
17
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate 1.) The number of hours 2.) Position title 3.) Name of the agency/organization(s). If you selected none, please indicate N/A.
18
Have you completed an initial or refresher Bell 407 Pilot and Ground Training course conducted by the Bell Helicopter Training Academy in the previous twelve (12) months?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Please select if you have experience with any of the following.
  • Helicopter Ambulance Flights
  • Firefighting/Bucket Operations with Helicopters
  • Airborne Law Enforcement
  • Not Applicable
20
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate 1.) The number of hours 2.) Position title 3.) Name of the agency/organization(s). If you selected none, please indicate N/A.
21
Have you met the requirements of 61.31(k), 61.57(f), and 61.57(g) for Night Vision Google operations?
  • Yes
  • No
22
Are you currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida?
  • Yes
  • No
23
If you answered no, are you a certified out of state law enforcement office with the ability to transfer the certification?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
24
NOTE: Do you understand this is an Intermittent position with a pay rate of $45.00 per Hour?
  • Yes
  • No
25
Where did you hear about this position?
  • County of Volusia Website
  • Daytona Beach News Journal
  • Social Media (E.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Other
26
If you selected other in the previous questions please state which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.

* Required Question

Employer
County of Volusia
Address
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262

DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone
386-736-5951
Website
http://www.volusia.org/humanresources

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