FIREFIGHTER ROTORCRAFT PILOT

Contact: Tom Hopkins, (850) 681-5986

Minimum Requirements: Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Commercial Pilot with Rotorcraft/Helicopter and Instrument-Helicopter ratings. Having logged one thousand hours of helicopter flight time including five hundred hours of turbine helicopter. Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate. Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services and, be at least 18 years of age. Not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as the term is defined by law and must comply with Florida Statute 112.011(2)(b).Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Division of State Fire Marshal or an agency designated by the Division. Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the Division. Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the Division. Be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant. Special Note: Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a certificate of compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the certificate is received.

Additional Requirements: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. On-Call Job Duties:

• Safely suppress fire and conduct prescribed burns as pilot in command of single engine turbine helicopters.
• Transport water with helicopter, flying over and releasing water onto fire.
• Provide aerial intelligence on fire behavior and tactical effectiveness during fire operations.
• Perform aerial ignition missions utilizing helicopters and machines that drop ignition devices to set fires and reduce fuels for wildfires.
• Make predictions of fire behavior based on weather and other indicators during aerial suppression or prescribed burning missions.
• Transport firefighting personnel to wildfire locations and transport aerial observers on fire and resource management missions.
• Perform preflight inspections, check weather forecasts and file flight plans as appropriate; perform post-flight duties, prepare discrepancy lists, fuel aircraft, ensure security of aircraft, and close flight plan; prepare flight logs and process as necessary.
• Attend internal training sessions and complete training from outside instructors to maintain currency and proficiency in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ratings and instrument and visual flight rules.
• Maintain currency as required by agency and insurance policy.
• Successfully complete required proficiency and physical examinations.
• Conduct training for other personnel on how to safely and effectively use aircraft to accomplish assigned mission.
• Maintain aircraft in a clean, neat and orderly condition.
• Assist aircraft maintenance personnel with daily inspections and other maintenance as required.
• Operate aircraft for maintenance operations requiring a pilot.
• Conduct maintenance operational checks.
• The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include:
• State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment
• The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.