ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)
Operates medium size turbine powered helicopters over all types of terrain to suppress wildland and other types of fires; may be involved in making water/foam drops in assigned fire suppression target areas, effecting rescues, and transporting firefighter crews and logistical materials to the fire line.
Reviews and maintains written and computerized flight logs and records.
Transports fire medical personnel to medical emergencies and injured patients to hospitals.
Operates special helicopter accessory equipment to carry-out fire suppression missions, which may include: fixed water tank, hydraulic snorkel, external water bucket, sling loads, and rescue hoist.
Assists in training crews to operate safely in and around helicopters; uses maps; operates fire and aviation radios; checks, cleans and maintains helicopters;performs general housekeeping duties in a fire stationMaintains self and helicopter in a constant state of readiness for dispatch to emergency and non-emergency alarms; or to assigned locations for ready response standby.
Researches, develops and writes procedures for Helicopter Program. ... Continue Reading
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
Four thousand (4,000) logged hours of flying time in helicopters as Pilot-In-Command, including experience in power-off-auto rotational landings.
Fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of this time must have been flown in mountainous terrain at altitudes over 4,000 feet on map survey work, power line patrol or construction work, fire control work, rescue operations work, or similar assignments requiring take-offs and landings with maximum loads on unimproved landing areas under adverse weather conditions.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
Must possess and maintain a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter ratingMust possess and maintain a valid Class 2 or Class 1 FAA Medical CertificateMust possess and maintain a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Helicopter Instrument Rating
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Flight experience with Bell Medium Helicopter
Flight experience with Sikorsky S70/UH60 Helicopter
At least 500 hours of low-level flight such as powerline patrol, animal
survey/capture, and vegetation management
At least 50 hours of Night Vision Goggle flight
At least 50 hours of instrument time. ... Continue Reading
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