B206/407 ALE Pilot Arizona

B206/407 ALE Pilot Arizona

Pilot Rotorcraft

Salary $31.55 $38.05 Hourly Location Phoenix, AZ Job Type Unclassified/Full-Time Department Sheriff

Position Overview

The Pilot in Aviation Services operates rotorcrafts (helicopters) owned and operated by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. This position supports law enforcement functions such as prisoner transport, search and rescue, patrol, investigative operations, and provides a critical resource for the Office during daily operations and emergency situations.

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and/or experience: High School Diploma or GED and a Commercial Pilot Certificate applicable to rotorcraft. Instrument rating for rotorcraft pilots flight experience to include: 2,000 hours of turbine rotorcraft, 25 hours of mountain flying, and 100 hours of unaided night-time rotorcraft.

Specialized training, certifications, and/or other special requirements: Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot's license, including successfully passing an FAA Class II physical examination; current FAA Class II Medical Certificate at the time of hire; must meet and maintain minimum qualifications set forth by FAA and current MCSO insurance carrier.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire. Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS IS100 and 700; safety; payroll; PREA. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a polygraph examination and an extensive background review.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Operation of rotary aircraft as applicable to commercial pilot license.
• Aerial navigation. Federal Aviation Administration visual flight regulations, instrument flight rules for fixed wing pilot, and the geography and topography of Maricopa County.
• Emergency care procedures for the sick and injured.

Skill in:

• Operating aircraft under adverse weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing critical tasks.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in English in oral and written format as appropriate for the audience.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Perform tasks and maintain a calm demeanor under stressful, traumatic, dangerous, and unpredictable situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with varied groups of individuals.
• Prepare comprehensive and concise reports.

Preferred education and/or experience: Rotorcraft pilots with night vision goggle experience; short haul experience; experience operating Bell 407 and Cessna 206 airplanes; prior law enforcement aviation pilot experience; prior military experience.

Working conditions: Work occurs indoors and outdoors in varying weather and inclement conditions. 24/7 operation requires ability to work rotating shifts and hours outside of standard work week at any location throughout Maricopa County. Tasks require sitting for long periods of time and ability to maintain mental and physical readiness required of FAA II physical examination. Fixed wing pilot performs overnight extradition trips which may require extensive travel. Interaction with the public and inmates occurs regularly.

Work Environment:

• Frequently indoors, outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees
• Conditions frequently include confined area, stairs or ladders, unprotected heights, high noise level, dim or bright lighting
• Conditions may rarely include temperatures below 40 degrees, chemicals/fumes, smoke/dust, wet/damp area, exposure to contagious diseases

Physical Environment:

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing
• Reading, distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing
• Crawling, crouching, balancing
• Wearing protective gear
• Precise dexterity
• The following with assistance:
  • Lifting floor to waist 150 lbs.
  • Lifting waist to shoulder 150 lbs.
  • Lifting shoulder to overhead 100 lbs.
  • Carrying 150 lbs. a distance of 100 feet
  • Pushing/pulling 200 lbs. a distance of 100 feet

Social Environment:

• Emergencies, dangerous environment, frequently traumatic subject matter
• Interruptions, time pressures, high volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled or frequently changing tasks
• Accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others
• Isolation
• Public contact, inmate contact
• Overtime/rotating shifts

Essential Job Tasks

• Pilots an aircraft in support of law enforcement act