Responsibilities:

• Functions as Pilot in Command of a DNR assigned B206L4 under various mission requirements including but not limited to: Passenger and equipment transportation, survey and photography, law enforcement support, search and rescue, and incident helicopter coordination (HELCO). 
• Functions as Pilot in Command of a DNR assigned UH-1 H {secondary, if trained/qualified} helicopter suppression initial attack wildfire supporting operations including:
  • Helitack Crew insertions
  • Delivery of water/foam fire retardants using external buckets or tanks.
• Coordinates airborne firefighting activities with the DNR Helicopter Manager assigned or until supervision is passed to the Incident Commander or the Air Tactical Group Supervisor. 
• Provides extended attack wildfire support when assigned.
• Duties include application of fire retardants, recharging portable tanks for ground firefighting crews, transporting personnel to/from unimproved and/or confined heliports, internal cargo transport (including hazardous materials), reconnaissance flights over wildfires, and delivering of external cargo utilizing longlines and sling loads. 
• Maintains the assigned helicopter in a rigid response status to support B206L4 missions assigned above or initial attack suppression actions; including daily aircraft inspections, oversight of aircraft fuel levels, and aircraft cleanliness.
• Maintains aircraft flight reports and logs.
• Periodically inventories and inspects assigned equipment.
• Ensures proper equipment is onboard and available for passengers. 
• Prepares reports of fire activities and other work performed as required.
• Participates in recurrent proficiency flights and evaluations to demonstrate skills needed for this assignment.
• Performs assessments of flight-related documents for the Chief Pilot.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rules/regulations from multiple agencies pertinent to the position.
• Assists in the coordination/conduct of training activities/events and classes (site selection, preparation, risk mitigation).
• Able to present assigned classes in a group forum.
• Performs field-level preventative maintenance on helicopters and related equipment such as buckets, long lines, and tanks.
• Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, assists aircraft mechanics during field inspections and repairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Intermediate-level computer skills.
• 1,500 Flight Hours Pilot in Command - Helicopter.
• 100 Flight Hours – Helicopter Pilot in Command within the preceding 12 months.
• 100 Flight Hours – Helicopter Pilot in Command in Type II/III helicopter.
• 25 Flight Hours Pilot in Command or the ability to receive 50 hours within the first 3 months of hire in a Type II UH-1H helicopter or equivalent (B205).
• 200 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command in a Mountainous area as defined by 14 CFR 95 Subpart B – Designated Mountainous Areas.
• 500 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command in Helicopter Turbine Aircraft.
• 10 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command of external load/Vertical Reference/Longline operations.
• FAA Current Flight Review IAW 14 CFR 61.56 or an FAA Pilot Proficiency Check 14 CFR Part 135.
• A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating with Helicopter Instrument.
• A current FAA Class I or II flight physical.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function collaboratively with peers in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to consistently make sound decisions with little direct supervision.