Fire/Utility Pilot
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B205/212S/UH-1 Fire/Utility Pilot – NevadaBell Fire/Utility PilotCompany: Nevada Division of Forestry
Location:
Minden, Nevada, USA Type: Permanent Relocation: None Travel: Occasional Salary Range: $69,008.40 – $103,335.12Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single
- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. NDF's pilots fly UH-1H/Bell 205/Bell Eagle 212S helicopters to meet the States, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR's), and/or Federal partners needs for Fire Control and Resource Management.
Pilots must conduct fire reconnaissance missions, fire suppression flights and/or HELITACK flights including reporting firesevaluating fire conditionsordering ground crews and equipment and coordinating air attacks pending arrival of an incident commandermonitoring and reporting fire conditionsassisting the incident commander in directing air operations, and transporting personnel, cargo and equipment to various locations within and outside the State.
Applicants must be flexible in work schedules in regard to flex days and hours to meet mission requirements.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
The position is located on the State of NevadaJobs website, jobs tab, under Mechanical and Construction TradesWork Type: Permanent, full-time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Conservation and Natural ResourcesDivision: Division of ForestryLocation: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, GenoaJob Class Code: 09.356 AJob
Requirements:
Graduation from high school, or equivalent education3,500 hours logged for Pilot III, or 2,500 hours logged for Pilot II, pilot-in-command total rotorcraft flight time, as designated by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Flight experience must include 250 hours low-level flight; 250 hours conducting external load operations; 500 hours mountain flying above 5,000 feet mean sea level; and 100 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months.
A valid second-class medical certificate issued by an authorized FAA medical examiner is required.
A valid commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft helicopter rating including instrument rating, including instrument rating issued by the FAA is required.
Pursuant to NRS, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
This position requires a minimum of 50 hours in a Bell UH-1H or Bell 204/205/210/212.
Applicants must be able to obtain an interagency cooperator wildland firefighting certification from U.
S. Forest Service or OAS (Office of Aircraft Services) at time of appointment.
Application Evaluation Exam:The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
REMEMBER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF NEVADA THROUGH THE LINK BELOW.
Current State Job Openings (nv.gov)
Location:
Minden, Nevada, USA Type: Permanent Relocation: None Travel: Occasional Salary Range: $69,008.40 – $103,335.12Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single
- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. NDF's pilots fly UH-1H/Bell 205/Bell Eagle 212S helicopters to meet the States, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR's), and/or Federal partners needs for Fire Control and Resource Management.
Pilots must conduct fire reconnaissance missions, fire suppression flights and/or HELITACK flights including reporting firesevaluating fire conditionsordering ground crews and equipment and coordinating air attacks pending arrival of an incident commandermonitoring and reporting fire conditionsassisting the incident commander in directing air operations, and transporting personnel, cargo and equipment to various locations within and outside the State.
Applicants must be flexible in work schedules in regard to flex days and hours to meet mission requirements.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
The position is located on the State of NevadaJobs website, jobs tab, under Mechanical and Construction TradesWork Type: Permanent, full-time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Conservation and Natural ResourcesDivision: Division of ForestryLocation: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, GenoaJob Class Code: 09.356 AJob
Requirements:
Graduation from high school, or equivalent education3,500 hours logged for Pilot III, or 2,500 hours logged for Pilot II, pilot-in-command total rotorcraft flight time, as designated by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Flight experience must include 250 hours low-level flight; 250 hours conducting external load operations; 500 hours mountain flying above 5,000 feet mean sea level; and 100 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months.
A valid second-class medical certificate issued by an authorized FAA medical examiner is required.
A valid commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft helicopter rating including instrument rating, including instrument rating issued by the FAA is required.
Pursuant to NRS, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
This position requires a minimum of 50 hours in a Bell UH-1H or Bell 204/205/210/212.
Applicants must be able to obtain an interagency cooperator wildland firefighting certification from U.
S. Forest Service or OAS (Office of Aircraft Services) at time of appointment.
Application Evaluation Exam:The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
REMEMBER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF NEVADA THROUGH THE LINK BELOW.
Current State Job Openings (nv.gov)