Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $96,181.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program
overtime pay
Job Description
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a prominent law enforcement agency dedicated to ensuring public safety across the state of Arizona. The Department operates with a commitment to excellence in protecting citizens, preventing crime, and providing vital services through diverse public safety missions. As a state agency, the Arizona DPS supports various law enforcement operations, emergency response activities, and rescue services, working in close coordination with multiple agencies and community stakeholders. The Department is known for its professional standards, specialized training programs, and strategic mission execution, all aimed at safeguarding the wellbeing of Arizona's residents and visitors.
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Job Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- high school graduate or equivalent GED
- valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter endorsements
- current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- minimum 2,000 hours pilot in command flight time in helicopters
- at least 1,000 hours in turbine engine helicopters
- minimum 100 hours flight time within 24 months prior to application
- resident of Arizona by start date
- valid Arizona driver license by start date
- ability to work varied hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime
- successful completion of examination process
Job Qualifications
- Possession of valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter and Instrument Helicopter endorsements
- current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- minimum of 2,000 hours pilot in command flight time in helicopters including at least 1,000 hours in turbine engine helicopters
- minimum 100 hours flight time within 24 months prior to application
- knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes
- experience in supervised aviation operations and safety procedures
- proficiency in flight planning and emergency procedures
- strong communication and leadership abilities
Job Duties
- Operate rotary wing aircraft in support of public safety missions including surveillance and search and rescue
- perform specialized maneuvers such as rappelling and one-skid landing
- evaluate requests for air support and schedule flight plans
- inspect, test and maintain aircraft and mission-related equipment
- perform pre- and post-flight inspections
- plan flights and analyze weather conditions
- maintain logs and records and prepare written reports
- operate ground handling equipment and coordinate pilot training programs
- assist medical personnel at emergency scenes
- serve as acting supervisor in absence of senior pilot
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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