Air Rescue Helicopter Pilot

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial and Instrument rated license
• Possession of an FAA First or Second Class Medical certificate
• 2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
• 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) in category
• 1000 hours rotorcraft turbine time of which 500 is twin engine time
• 500 hours cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
• 200 hours unaided night as PIC (100 hours of unaided can be substituted for by NVG, but cannot be reduced below 100 hours of unaided time)
• 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time in flight category (simulator time only counts if it is a certified Level D FSTD)
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without restrictions that may affect job performance.
• Maintain a State of Florida or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.

• >3500 total rotorcraft-helicopter flight hours
• >2000 total PIC in category
• 500 hours NVG experience
• 14
  
  CFR 135 Helicopter Air Ambulance experience
• Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• EC135/EC145 experience

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform flight operations within the Aviation Division of the Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. Employees in this classification are certified public safety employees. Position operates as the pilot in command for multi engine helicopters in response to a variety of emergency and fire rescue missions. Position provides assistance with on-the-scene emergency medical care.

Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision, utilizing initiative, and discretion in response to emergency circumstances. Performs related work as directed.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

As the pilot in command, operates rotary-wing aircraft in response to fire rescue scene calls, inter-facility transports and searchحنة and rescue missions and/or assist people in distress.

Complies with Federal Aviation Regulations and Air Traffic Control procedures.

Conducts all flight operations in compliance with the FARs, the aircraft flight manual, BSO General Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, and BSOFR policies/procedures.

Transports victims, patients, equipment, and medical personnel; ensures that the aircraft Shift is flight worthy to transport medical crew and patients to and from medical facilities.

Performs aerial firefighting operations.

Conducts Rescue Hoist operations.

Ensures full and proper completion of all flight/maintenance logs, load manifest granular forms, Record of Airman Flight and Duty Time Sheets, Risk Assessments, and the securing of the aircraft at the completion of the flight.

Ensures proper briefing of passengers per 14 CFR 135.117. Passenger briefings.

Performs all pre‑flight, in‑flight and post‑flight checks in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

tiki conducts detailed flight plans with little notice; ensures proper fueling and operations readiness of aircraft at all times.

Performs aircraft cleaning; keeps the aircraft exterior clean and assists in keeping the base of operations presentable. Cockpit cleanliness and organization are the sole responsibility of the pilot. Will facilitate washes and rinse of aircraft when required as per pilot maintenance procedures described in BSO General Operations Manual.

Performs station duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Completes all training and qualification events required to maintain currency as dictated in 14 CFR Part 135.

Conduct training flights to enhance air operations, safety, efficiency, and coordination with other units, when assigned performs flight…