Aircraft Pilot 2 (12-1309)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position pilots State-owned/leased single-engine reciprocating and turbine helicopters in support of law enforcement, Search and Rescues (SAR), and other missions as directed. As "lead" pilot for this category; assigns work, evaluates performance, ensures staffing levels are appropriate and coordinates with Aviation Program Manager to ensure goals of the program are being met. Regularly works with other pilots, staff and commissioned members to ensure all flights are accomplished in accordance with federal law and within department policy. May also perform the duties of flight instruction as a Multi Engine Instructor (MEI), Multi Engine Instrument Instructor (MEII), Light Single-Engine Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Light Single-Engine Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII), Rotary Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Rotary Wing Certified Instrument Instructor (CFII). May provide recurrent flight training to other department pilots on flight status. May be assigned to fly and/or maintain complex aircraft operated by the Aircraft Section. Aircraft Pilot 2's may fill the following duty positions based on location or operational need: Rotary Wing Pilot Rotary Wing Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFI/CFII). The mission of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws. The DPS strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. The Aircraft Section’s contribution to the Department's Mission is to preserve public peace, protect life, property, and resources. As a member of the DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activities.

Requirements

• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licensure and class of Medical Certification as a Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with ratings, including operating under instrument flight rules, appropriate to the category, class, and type of aircraft flown and directed by the position.
• Applicable hours as Pilot In Command (PIC) of appropriate category and class of aircraft predominantly flown by the position that includes sufficient flying time to safely and effectively operate aircraft in the geography, topography, and weather conditions equivalent to those predominantly encountered in the position’s Alaskan areas of operation.
• Experience leading and contributing to the operations and maintenance of the staff and aircraft comprising an organization's aviation program and aircraft fleet.
• Work experience such as Aircraft Pilot 1 job class with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
• Correlation level knowledge of flying maneuvers required for day, night, and instrument flying conditions.
• Skill piloting rotary wing aircraft operated by the department.
• Rotary wing engine commercial pilot certificates and instrument pilot rating.
• A total of 1,500 hours flying aircraft which includes 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) rotary wing aircraft.
• Of this required flight time, 500 hours as PIC must be Alaska time (100 hours of which were logged within 12 months prior to employment) or equivalent to those predominantly encountered in the position’s Alaskan areas of operation.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Perform rotary wing aircraft post-maintenance function checks and coordinate findings with the aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Provide logistics support with other department pilots in order to move rotary wing aircraft between its based location to one of our maintenance hubs.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, be self-motivated, and be able to work well with others.
• Successful completion of a flight check and approval from a certified flight instructor in the make and model of craft to be flown.
• At time of interview: Current FAA Licensure as a rotary wing engine commercial pilot and instrument pilot rating.
• At time of interview: Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Privileges, CFI / CFII.
• At time of interview: Commercial Pilot License Number for helicopters required for this position.
• At time of interview: List of three (3) professional references, two of which are from a current or former direct supervisor.
• At time of interview: Last two (2) performance evaluations, if available.
• At time of interview: Copy of transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• Incumbent must submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
• Applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
• Successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• 200 hours of rotary wing turbine engine experience preferred.
• Instrument flying (desired).

Responsibilities

• Pilots State-owned/leased single-engine reciprocating and turbine helicopters in support of law enforcement, Search and Rescues (SAR), and other missions.
• Assigns work, evaluates performance, ensures staffing levels are appropriate, and coordinates with Aviation Program Manager as lead pilot for this category.
• Ensures all flights are accomplished in accordance with federal law and within department policy.
• May perform duties of flight instruction (MEI, MEII, CFI, CFII for light single-engine and rotary wing aircraft).
• May provide recurrent flight training to other department pilots.
• May be assigned to fly and/or maintain complex aircraft.
• May fill duty positions such as Rotary Wing Pilot or Rotary Wing Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFI/CFII).

Benefits

• As a member of one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability as they serve Alaska.
• In this fast-paced environment, you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed