B407/429 Powerline Construction Pilot North Carolina

B407/429 Powerline Construction Pilot North Carolina

Senior Construction Pilot

Duke Energy

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description: Duke Energy Utility Aviation is a team-oriented service organization operating Duke Energy aircraft to support the Company's production and maintenance of reliable power. Duke Energy Utility Aviation conducts scheduled and non-scheduled power line patrols, gas line patrols, LiDAR and Photo flights, transport of personnel, economic development support and will be expanding into helicopter power line construction and maintenance.

The Senior Construction Pilot will utilize experience gained in the industry and with Duke Energy to assist and provide guidance for operations involving the utility helicopter power line construction and maintenance. The Utility Construction Senior Pilot will report to the Chief Pilot and will assist in the decision-making process involving aircraft acquisition, Part 133 external load and hoist program, power line patrol, scheduling, maintenance, and satisfactory accomplishment of the Service Level Agreement with Transmission Operations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Pilot in Command of Duke Energy Helicopters according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Flight Operations Manual (FOM) in all flight regimes to include the following: transmission and distribution line and gas patrols; storm support; LiDAR and aerial photography; economic development; environmental monitoring; transportation of personnel; powerline construction and maintenance and other aviation flights and duties as assigned. Maintains required pilot license and medical certificates. Passes annual flight training. Compliance with company rules/regulations/polices. Maintain FAA, company, aircraft, flight reports and personal flight logs at the highest standard and in accordance with affiliate rules/regulations and accounting requirements.
• Actively involved in the development and implementation of Duke Energy's Part 133 external load and hoist program. Active involvement in the Safety Management System.
• Assists in operational and administrative projects as assigned by the Managing Director, Aviation and/or Chief Pilot, Utility Aviation.

Job Requirements: Required/Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter license
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 3000 hours PIC Rotorcraft-Helicopter flight time.
• 1000 hours of Helicopter Power Line Construction experience and 500 hours of long line experience.
• Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter license with Instrument Helicopter rating.
• Current FAA Pilot Proficiency check(s), (Bi-Annual Flight Review)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation related field
• Safety Management or Instructor Pilot experience
• 5000 hours PIC helicopter time
• 2000 hours helicopter power line construction experience
• 2000 hours helicopter power line patrol experience
• Bell 407 experience
• Bell 429 experience
• Rotary Wing ATP
• Hoist experience
• Demonstrate experience with frequent decision making that has major impact on lives, including significant operational and financial impact
• Ability to research flight details for assigned missions (including weather conditions from point of departure, along the route, and point of arrival, and any restricted flight areas), review scored risk mitigation assessment, including performance planning, and perform pre-flight inspection of aircraft
• Experience conducting assigned routine missions in aircraft, including line patrols, passenger transport, photo flights, positioning flights, external loads, and other missions while complying with all applicable federal and state aviation regulations
• Experience in all flight-related disciplines as well as the ground support discipline in conjunction with certain flight assignments
• Has the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
• Demonstrates effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning

Job Specific Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Must have experience flying in the wire environment
• Experienced in providing support to customer base

Salary Range: Neg-Neg

Relocation: Yes

Travel: 50+%

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Company Overview

Duke Energy

4620 First Flight Dr. Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 USA

We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, supplying and delivering electricity to approximately 7.4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas

Supported Manufacturers: Bell

Supported Models: 407, 429

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