Aviation Director

State of North Carolina

1d • $73,096 - $142,538

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to all 100 counties in NC. The N.C. Forest Service is charged by state law to provide for the prevention and control of forest fires in any and all parts of the state. This position does have fire control and emergency response duties. The Aviation Director is responsible for the coordination and administration of the aviation organization structure statewide. This position also serves as an advisor to the Deputy State Forester and Assistant Commissioner / State Forester on all aviation matters. The Aviation Director is responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating the flight operations and maintenance of a large and diverse aviation unit engaged in a variety of multiple mission flights including patrol, forest fire suppression, forest management, search and rescue, cargo delivery, photographic, and passenger flights using a wide variety of aircraft including single, twin, and heavy multi-engine fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft. Performs pilot in command duties as required to ensure completion of the missions assigned to the Aviation Division. Organizes, coordinates, and establishes an effective aviation training program for all pilots, mechanics, crewmembers and supervisors to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and the needs of the organizations supported by the Aviation Division. This position supervises the Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain Assistant Chief Pilots, and the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor. The position reviews and develops policies, procedures and standards for the aviation program along with review of General Statutes and Administrative Code. Duty Station Location: 212 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC 28349 Residency requirements will be discussed at time of interview.

Requirements

• Knowledge of planning and implementing an aviation program for the purpose of emergency response, focusing on wild land fire and integrated pest management.
• Ability to obtain an in-depth knowledge of the fire danger rating system, fire behavior, forest fire suppression strategy and tactics, and the Incident Command System (ICS) with respect to aviation support of wild land fire suppression.
• Skilled in staff supervision, budget management, and program management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of stakeholder groups in other state agencies, other states, and federal agencies.
• Ability to supervise, plan (short and long range), assign and review the work of others.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of 2000 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, along with a minimum of six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of a FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• May also require certification as a flight instructor and ratings in multiengine (land), instrument flying or others as designated.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and administration of the aviation organization structure statewide.
• Serves as an advisor to the Deputy State Forester and Assistant Commissioner / State Forester on all aviation matters.
• Managing, directing, and coordinating the flight operations and maintenance of a large and diverse aviation unit engaged in a variety of multiple mission flights including patrol, forest fire suppression, forest management, search and rescue, cargo delivery, photographic, and passenger flights using a wide variety of aircraft including single, twin, and heavy multi-engine fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft.
• Performs pilot in command duties as required to ensure completion of the missions assigned to the Aviation Division.
• Organizes, coordinates, and establishes an effective aviation training program for all pilots, mechanics, crewmembers and supervisors to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and the needs of the organizations supported by the Aviation Division.
• Supervises the Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain Assistant Chief Pilots, and the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reviews and develops policies, procedures and standards for the aviation program along with review of General Statutes and Administrative Code.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees