Fixed Wing Patrol Pilot
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Job Location:
Lee County, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63927 - 111871
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivision
North Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification Title
Pilot (S)Position Number
Grade
NC18About 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 2000 employees.
Description of Work
The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to the 100 counties in NC.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 mission of this position is to pilot Fixed Wing Single Engine Aircraft in support of airborne patrol pre suppression and suppression of forest fires. Additional missions may include Air Attack support to fire crews with aerial guidance to tractors SEAT aircraft and helicopter crews when directed by the Incident Commander. This position also includes support to ground personnel in wildfire suppression operations by providing eyes in the sky for the Incident Commander to ensure the safety of ground crews when assisting on wildfire suppression efforts.
Other flying duties include fire and smoke patrol lightning strike surveillance Southern Pine Beetle and other insect infestation detection flights water quality flights and other flights as assigned by Region District or Aviation management.
This is a fixed wing patrol pilot position.
Residency required within one (1) hour of the Duty Station located at:
709 Rod Sullivan Road
Sanford NC 27330
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $63927 - $111871
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 candidates 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 veterans/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 Pilots License or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug positions requiring a Commercial Drivers 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. *
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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 ReedRequired Experience:
IC
