North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) Aviation Division Pilots provide aerial suppression of wildfires in designated areas of North Carolina and support a variety of missions including forest protection, forest management, search and rescue, passenger and supply delivery, fire reconnaissance, and other aerial support to an Incident Commander that may be deemed necessary. The primary mission of this position is to pilot Fixed Wing Single Engine Aircraft in support of airborne patrol, pre suppression and suppression of forest fires. Additional missions may include Air Attack support to fire crews with aerial direction to tractors, SEAT aircraft, and helicopter crews when directed by the Incident Commander. This position also includes support to ground personnel in wildfire suppression operations by providing eyes in the sky for the Incident Commander to ensure the safety of ground crews when assisting on wildfire suppression efforts.
Other flying duties include fire and smoke patrol, lightning strike surveillance, Southern Pine Beetle and other insect infestation detection flights, water quality flights, and other flights as assigned by Region, District, or Aviation management.
Residency required within one (1) hour of the Duty Station located at: 212 Airport Road, Kenansville, NC.
This is a fixed wing pilot position.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
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The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to pilot and navigate an aircraft at low altitudes over rugged and hostile terrain in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance requirements and repair procedures
Ability to work long hours in varying climatic conditions as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships with the public.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and be able to represent the Division on aviation matters.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:
Knowledge of fire control techniques, fire behavior, aerial support functions needed in fire suppression operations, a background in Agriculture or Forestry and possess both an Airframe and Power Plant License along with an Inspection authorization certificate issued by the FAA.
1500 Hours Pilot in Command time
200 Hours cross country
150 Hours in Tail wheel aircraft
50 Hours night flying
50 Hours in aircraft with at least 450hp engines
10 Hours within the last 60 days
Note:
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of your related knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies and directly related experience
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a minimum of 1500 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, along with a minimum of three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Certification as a FAA commercial or airline transport pilot in airplanes and/or rotorcraft and possession of an FAA Class II Medical Certificate. May also require ratings in multi- engine (land), instrument flying, and others as assigned.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line.
It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
Those applicants seeking veteran's preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. **
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.