SENIOR PILOT, FIRE SERVICES (Internal)

This position is available for current Los Angeles County Fire Department employees who have successfully finished their initial probationary period. Essential Job Functions Plans, directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate Air Operations personnel responsible for aerial fire suppression and rescue activities. Determines personnel and equipment requirements and supervises the actions of responding pilots for fire suppression and rescue missions. Operates twin turbine powered aircraft over mountainous or hilly terrain to give assistance to firefighting activities below. Coordinates with other firefighting agencies and operating ground units the assignment of helicopters and airplanes to fire suppression target areas, the water/retardant loading operation, determination of flight patterns for separation, and location of bulk aerial drops. Maintains flight logs and records pertaining to individual expended hours of aircraft operation and personnel including type of response and identification of the agency for which the revenue service was provided. Adjusts flight schedules or work assignments according to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance needs including emergency fire, transportation, or medical responses. Evaluates and monitors fire response equipment and systems or instruments designed to facilitate operation of the helicopter or the pilots ability to fly and amplifies existing operations according to newly adopted procedures. Keeps pilots informed of federally regulated operational requirements of the aircraft and auxiliary equipment including new regulations of a safety related nature. Reviews pilot discrepancy reports and verifies the corrective action necessary. Ensures pilot proficiency, familiarity with all departmental aircraft and fire response areas, and compliance with Federal Air Regulations by observing actual flying technique on a yearly scheduled or as needed basis. 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. Requirements to Qualify Four years of experience flying helicopters in aerial fire suppression, two years of which must have been with the County of Los Angeles. License Candidates must present a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment. Required Certificates 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 OR Second Class Medical Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Physical Class 4 – Arduous This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in safety positions. Desirable Qualifications Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Endorsement IAW 14 CFR Part 61.31(k) – OR – Military Equivalent. A valid Flight Instructor Certificate with an Instrument Rating. A valid Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft‑Helicopter Rating issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed within six months of probation. Examination Content PART I: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted 50%, based on application information and supplemental questionnaire responses. PART II: An appraisal of promotability, weighted 50%, assessing professional/technical expertise, work skills, and communication skills. Available Shift Any shift – appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 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: Fair 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. 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