Helicopter Pilot - Intermittent - Sheriff's Office

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: 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.) 

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:

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. 

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.