Helicopter Pilot

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

4d•$5,377 - $8,066•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky. By joining our Department of Aviation as a Helicopter Pilot in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a positive and team-oriented environment that serves the state through the Department of Aviation’s flying services. Flight missions include mine reclamation aerial surveys, Fish & Wildlife surveys, Counter Drug flights with State Police and Air Guard, as well as flying department personnel on state business across multiple cabinets.

Requirements

Must have a valid commercial pilot's license with a helicopter rating and an instrument rating, with a minimum of 1,500 hours of flying time, which must have been in helicopters.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Annual Flight physical required.

Nice To Haves

Operation of Bell 206 helicopters in a mission oriented capacity
Documented flight operations experience in a team environment
Experience transporting passengers
Experience operating in rough or mountainous terrain
Experience in operational planning, maintaining aircraft records, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Pilot in Command (PIC) of a Bell 206 Helicopter on state missions.
Operates turbine powered helicopter in the transportation of personnel and aerial services for state agencies.
Plans and coordinates flight planning and mission coordination with customers.
Maintains aircraft records, prepares and submits records and reports required by the state and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Conducts maintenance acceptance flights and aircraft reposition flights.
Occasional supportive work that assists the department in developing procedures, improving operational safety, and aviation education.
Attends training, seminars, and conferences on behalf of the department.