Aircraft Pilot 1 (Fairbanks) (12-2168)
Aircraft Pilot 1 (Fairbanks) (12-2168)
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The recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358). This recruitment is open to all applicants Nationwide.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThis position pilots State-owned/leased single-engine fixed wing and/or reciprocating helicopters in support of law enforcement missions Search and Rescues (SAR) and other missions as directed. Aircraft Pilot 1s may fill the following duty positions based on location:Aircraft Pilot 1s may fill the following positions based on location or operational need:
Light single-engine fixed wing aircraft pilot and/or instructor
- Turbine Aircraft pilot and/or instructor
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. The Aircraft Sections contribution to the Departments Mission is to preserve public peace; protect life property and resources. As a member of DPS you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activitiesTHE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
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 commissionedTHE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position is located and based out of our Fairbanks-based Aircraft Section. Our Fairbanks-based Aircraft Section operates from the airports located within the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks often from Fairbanks International Airport or one of the nearby landing areas.
This position may work an alternate work schedule such as eight days on and six days off.
This position does not offer housing nor does it offer someone living outside of the area paid travel to and from the worksite.
The work environment is friendly team-oriented and productive.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Correlation level knowledge of flying maneuvers required for day (required) night and instrument flying (desired) conditions skill piloting light fixed wing aircraft operated by the department
- Single engine commercial pilot certificates and instrument pilot rating. A total of 1500 hours flying aircraft which includes 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) fixed wing aircraft. Of this required flight time 250 hours as PIC must be Alaska time (100 hours of which were logged within the 12 months prior to employment.) and 100 hours of turbo prop experience preferred.
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures in the following area:
- Perform light fixed 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 light fixed wing aircraft between its based location to one of our maintenance hubs
- Ability to continuously correlate input from man machine management mission and environment into safe and rational aeronautical decisions
- Ability to make a safe and rational go/no-go flight decision and to determine if weather and other flight safety considerations are within acceptable ranges
- Computer skills that enable competent use of web-based tools to obtain pre-flight weather briefings filing of flight plans and flight risk assessments
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:http:// QualificationsCurrent 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 for the position;
AND
Applicable hours as 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 positions Alaskan areas of operation.
Special Note:
As part of the examination process the employing department will require successful completion of a flight check and approval from a certified flight instructor in the make and model of craft to be flown.
Additional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to theinterview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
Applicant must provide at time of interview:Current FAA Licensure as a single engine commercial pilot and instrument pilot rating
List of three (3) professional references two of which are from a current or former direct supervisor.
Last two (2) performance evaluations if available.
SPECIAL NOTE
- Must pass a flight check with the CFI.
- Must pass a background investigation.
- A valid drivers license is required.
- This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.
- Single engine commercial pilot certificates and instrument pilot rating. A total of 1500 hours flying aircraft which includes 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) fixed wing aircraft. Of this required flight time 250 hours as PIC must be Alaska time (100 hours of which were logged within the 12 months prior to employment.) and 100 hours of turbo prop experience.
- A FAA Class II medical certificate will be required as a condition of employment.
- Requires frequent travel within the State.
- Ability to carry and operate firearms. Firearms are required as standard aircraft emergency survival gear primarily for bear encounters/safety.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
- CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read understand and agree to via signature an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative tofilling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Clifford Gilliland
Aviation Program Manager
Phone:
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Full-Time
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