Helicopter Pilot

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Pilot (S)

Position Number

60031671

Grade

NC18

About Us

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.

Description of Work

North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) Aviation Division Pilots provide aerial suppression of wildfires in designated areas of North Carolina and support a variety of missions including forest protection, forest management, search and rescue, passenger and supply delivery, fire reconnaissance, and other aerial support to an Incident Commander that may be deemed necessary.

The primary purpose of this position is piloting a helicopter to provide aerial suppression of wildfires in designated areas of North Carolina and support a variety of missions. The helicopter pilot will support the fire crews with water/suppressant drops by means of a bucket that is attached to a cargo hook below the aircraft or by a belly mounted tank system. Helicopters are also used for backfiring with an aerial ignition system and for evacuation of injured personnel to a medical facility when needed. This position is also required to support ground personnel in wildfire suppression operations by providing eyes in the sky for the incident commander and is relied upon to ensure for the safety of ground crews when assisting on wildfire suppression efforts.

The individual in this job position will also assist in the maintenance and upkeep of any aircraft that they operate and conduct supervisory and administrative work in managing and coordinating the flight operations and maintenance of all assigned missions.

NCFS Aviation helicopters are a State resource and may be temporarily located as needed to meet mission objectives throughout the entire State or the Nation if required.

Duty Station Location:

Aviation West - Hickory Hangar
314 Hickory Airport Rd. Gate 9
Hickory, NC 28601


Residency required within one (1) hour of the Duty Station located at:

314 Hickory Airport Road
Hickory, NC 28601

This is a Helicopter pilot position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $111,871

• Ability to pilot and navigate an aircraft at low altitudes over rugged and hostile terrain in adverse weather conditions.

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance requirements and repair procedures.

• Ability to work long hours in varying climatic conditions as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with the public.

• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and be able to represent the Division on aviation matters.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
 
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.  

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of 1500 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, along with a minimum of three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

May also require ratings in multi-engine (land), instrument flying, and others as assigned.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov