Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $120,888.00 - $162,914.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development programs
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Job Description
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is a vital agency dedicated to protecting lives, property, and natural resources within Los Angeles County, California. Known for its commitment to excellence, community safety, and disaster response, the department is a leader in emergency preparedness and firefighting operations. The department serves a diverse and populous area, responding to a wide range of emergencies, including wildland fires, urban fires, medical emergencies, rescue operations, and natural disasters. With a focus on safety, training, and innovation, the department employs highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to maintain public safety and support community resilience. The County... Show More
Job Requirements
- Four thousand logged hours of flying time in helicopters including power-off-auto rotational landings
- one thousand five hundred hours flown in mountainous terrain above 4,000 feet for firefighting or similar operations
- valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating or valid Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating
- current and valid First Class or Second Class FAA Aviation Medical certificate
- valid driver license required with ability to obtain California C Driver License upon appointment
- willingness to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Four thousand logged hours of helicopter flying time including power-off-auto rotational landings
- one thousand five hundred hours flown in mountainous terrain for fire control or similar work
- valid Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating or valid Commercial Pilot certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter Rating issued by FAA
- current first or second class FAA Aviation Medical certificate
- valid driver license
- experience as Pilot in Command
- commercial pilot certificate with Helicopter Instrument Rating is desirable
Job Duties
- Operate twin-turbine-powered aircraft over mountainous or hilly terrain to assist firefighting activities
- transport personnel and equipment during fire suppression operations
- conduct aerial drops of fire retardants and water
- patrol mountains to detect fires or locate missing persons and aircraft
- reseed burnt-over areas from the air
- perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- communicate with air traffic control and supported ground units
- complete FAA and Fire Department documentation
- participate in flight evaluations, ground crew training, and mandated continuing education
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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