Pilot, Fire Services - Fire Emergency
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCYEXAM NUMBER:
30211A-FRAPPLICATION FILING PERIOD:The application filing period will begin on July 7 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
DEFINITION:
Pilots twin-turbine powered aircraft in aerial fire fighting medical/rescue and related activities.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to a Senior Pilot Fire Services and are responsible for piloting departmental aircraft daily to assigned locations for stationing and ready response to emergency and non-emergency dispatch alarms involving County service flights transportation of fire control workers on fires fire related work and fire break maintenance transportation of medical personnel to medical emergencies and transportation of injured persons or patients to hospitals. During fire emergencies positions in this class are responsible for accurately communicating information obtained from aerial surveillance of fire activities and conditions and for carrying out the line chiefs directive which may involve such tasks as transporting fire control workers dropping fire retardant chemicals or water in assigned fire suppression target areas effecting rescues and transportation of logistical materials to the fire line. Incumbents in these positions may be engaged in prolonged periods of flying under hazardous conditions. Incumbents must be able to exercise judgment and make quick accurate decisions involving rapidly varying flight conditions. Incumbents in these positions must exercise working knowledge of the operation of the aircraft used; the specific requirements for flying over mountainous terrain; safety precautions for loading carrying and discharging water and retardants; Federal Aviation Regulations; air traffic rules; and departmental policies and procedures.Essential Job Functions
- Operates twin-turbine-powered aircraft over mountainous or hilly terrain to give assistance to fire fighting activities below.
- Transports personnel and equipment in fire areas during fire suppression activities.
- Uses a variety of helicopter accessories in fire suppression work including aerial drops of fire retardants.
- Drops hose in fire areas.
- Patrols mountains to detect fires lost or missing aircraft missing persons or for related purposes.
- Reseeds burnt-over areas from the air.
- Functions as a ground vehicle operator during required personnel manning changes at remote deployment sites.
- Attends in and out-of-state Department training and meetings requiring operating a Department vehicle privately owned or rented vehicle.
- Operates Department refueling vehicle during normal operations.
- Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with manufacturer and/or organization approved checklists.
- Conducts ground and in-flight tests.
- Performs single-pilot operations.
- Transports essential personnel and equipment.
- Communicates with Air Traffic Control.
- Communicates with supported ground units.
- Operates a variety of helicopter mission equipment.
- Completes appropriate FAA and Fire Department documentation.
- Participates in briefings.
- Participates in periodic and annual flight evaluations and ground crew training mandated departmental continuing education FAA medical recertification and flight simulation training.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Four thousand logged (4000) hours of flying time in helicopters including experience in power-off-auto rotational landings. Fifteen hundred (1500) hours of this time must have been flown in mountainous terrain at altitudes over 4000 feet on map survey work power line patrol or construction work fire control work rescue operations work or similar assignments requiring take-offs and landings with maximum loads on unimproved landing areas under adverse weather conditions.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE(S):
A valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*-OR-A valid Commercial Pilot certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*.
A current and valid First Class (1)-OR-Second Class (2) Aviation Medical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)*.
LICENSE:
A valid Driver License** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful candidates for this position will be required to obtain a current California C Driver License upon appointment.
You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
IV Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*License/Certificate Information:
Applicants for this position are required to include copies of the required license at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting their on-line application.
**Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of their driving record before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid Commercial Pilot certificate with Helicopter Instrument Rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Experience as a Pilot in Command (PIC) not including logged time as an instructor.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education training and job experience. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your actual job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check including a fingerprint scan followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of thePilot Fire Servicesposition may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information:
NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
ANTI-RACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
