Helicopter Sheriff’s Pilot - Florida

Helicopter Sheriff's Pilot – FloridaLocation US-FL-Winter HavenThe Helicopter Pilot is responsible for the safe operation and proper maintenance of the Polk County Sheriff's Office aircrafts. The member performs public relations and operational duties and tasks specific to the position. The Helicopter Pilot works within the Aviation Unit in the Special Operations Division. The member reports to the Pilot in command who has the authority and ultimate responsibility to ensure aircraft safety.The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.The Helicopter Pilot may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental, and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.Essential Functions:Provide air support to ground unitsMaintain equipmentMaintain physical plant and groundsFly aircraftConduct missing persons searchesMaintain/operate specialized equipmentConduct public presentationsAssist other agenciesEducation, Professional Certification or License:High School or GEDValid Florida driver's licenseMust possess and maintain Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Helicopter Pilot CertificationMust possess and maintain Federal Aviation Administration Class II Medical CertificationMust be willing to commit to five (5) years of Pilot assignment, after the completion of the training phase and approved as Pilot in CommandPrivate pilot's license, fixed or rotary wing preferredPreferred Qualifications:Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Airplane Pilot CertificationFederal Aviation Administration Instructor Pilot CertificationNight Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) FLIR experience.Turbine helicopter experience.Federal Aviation Administration Helicopter Instrument Rating.Professional Experience:Minimum time requirement consisting of 500 hours rotary wing or a private single engine land fixed wing rating experience.Environmental Conditions:Works near potentially dangerous mechanical equipmentMust be able to tolerate loud noises and vibrationsWorks on an on-call statusWorks various shifts rotating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.May require acts of physical enduranceWorks during inclement weatherKnowledge of:Fixed wing and rotary wingBasic instrument flight techniquesGeographical areaRadio codes, signals, identificationAviation equipmentBuilding and ground maintenanceTools and equipmentOther agency interactionPre-flight/post-flight checklistRequired specialty equipmentAbility to:Read and write EnglishInterpret aviation related materialsInterpret aviation weather reportsSkills:MechanicalSupervisoryPhysical Requirements:See at normal range or with accommodationSit for long periodsManual dexterityHear at normal level or with accommodationSpeak English understandablyWalkStandAmbulate independentlyLift/drag/carry 150 lbs.JumpClimbCrawlBend/squatRunSense of smellRecognize colorsFAA Class II flight physicalSwim with issued flight gear, 15 minutes unassistedEqual Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V