Helicopter ALE Pilot Alaska

Helicopter Ale Pilot Alaska

This position will pilot state-owned/leased multi-engine aircraft, single-engine aircraft, or Helicopters for training or law enforcement missions. May also perform the duties of flight instruction as a Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), Multi-Engine Instrument Instructor (MEII), Light Single-Engine Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Light Single-Engine Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII), Rotary Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Rotary Wing Certified Instrument Instructor (CFII). May provide recurrent flight training to other department pilots on flight status. May be assigned to fly and/or maintain complex aircraft operated by the Aircraft Section. Aircraft Pilot II's may fill the following positions based on location or operational need: Light Single-Engine Fixed Wing Certified Instructor/Instrument (CFI/CFII) Light-Single-Engine Fixed Wing Pilot Multi-Engine Instructor/Instrument (MEI/MEII) Multi-Engine Pilot Rotary Wing Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFI/CFII) Rotary Wing Pilot

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As a member of DPS, you would be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support for law enforcement activities.

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 commissioned.

This position primarily operates a Cessna Caravan 208 and other light, fixed-wing aircraft. This position is stationed out of our Fairbanks-based Aircraft Section and operates from the airports located within the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks, often from Fairbanks International Airport or one of the nearby landing areas.

Knowledge of flying techniques required for day (required), night and instrument flying (desired) conditions and skill piloting fixed-wing aircraft. Turbine engine time. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures. 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 Possess computer skills that allow for competent use of web-based tools to obtain pre-flight weather briefings, filings of flight plans, and utilizing computer-based Flight Rist Assessment tools.