Duties
Operates a medium-sized turbine-powered helicopter in urban, desert and mountainous environments in the performance of law-enforcement and rescue operations; including, but not limited to: land-based and swift-water hoist rescue operations, body recoveries, short-haul operations, fast-rope operations, unimproved landing-zone operations, and transport of personnel. Operations may be conducted in low-light environments utilizing Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
Operates a light-observation turbine-powered helicopter in urban, desert and mountainous environments in the performance of law-enforcement and rescue operations; including, but not limited to: low-level law-enforcement patrol, search-and-rescue operations, vertical-reference operations, unimproved landing-zone operations, and transport of personnel. Operations may be conducted in low-light environments utilizing NVG.
Operates a fixed-wing aircraft in urban, desert and mountainous environments in support of departmental needs, including, but not limited to: surveillance, prisoner transport, observer training, and transport of personnel and equipment. Operations may be conducted both locally and cross country in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Operates aviation accessory equipment; including, but not limited to: rescue hoist; rescue equipment and devices; Night Vision Goggles; fast-rope assembly; short lines, long lines, cargo nets and remote hook for external loads; rappel and cargo let-down lines; Nightsun searchlight; aerial computer; video recorder; Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR); aviation radios; emergency services radios; lo-jack receiver.
Performs reconnaissance and/or provides transportation of personnel in order to assist incident commander and/or ground crews in the coordination of law-enforcement activities and/or emergency resources during critical incidents and disaster management.
Prepares weight and balance plans or load calculations for flight loads under standard and non-standard operating conditions.
Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
Attends training sessions and conducts training sessions with Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and Allied Agency personnel. ... Continue Reading
Required helicopter flight experience:
FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating.
2.Minimum 2000 hours PIC Helicopter flight time
3.Minimum 500 hours in medium (Type 2) turbine powered helicopters.
4.Minimum 500 hours PIC in mountainous terrain, routinely making takeoffs and landings to unimproved landing areas at density altitudes exceeding 4500’ MSL.
5.Night Vision Goggle endorsement with a minimum of 200 hours PIC flight time utilizing Night Vision Goggle devices.
6. Minimum 500 hours PIC performing low-level missions in law-enforcement patrol, search and rescue, vertical reference operations over mountainous or forested areas, or comparable fire service or military operations.
Desired Helicopter Flight Experience
Certified Flight Instructor with Rotorcraft-Helicopter endorsement
Night Vision Goggle Instructor endorsement
Vertical reference and external load operations experience
UH-1H or other similar Bell Helicopter ... Continue Reading
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