Fixed Wing Pilot II

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Fixed Wing Pilot to operate single and multi-engine airplanes for transport of Department staff, Governor, and for airborne surveillance in traffic and criminal enforcement operations for Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies, as required. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies.  

Must successfully complete the examination process.
   Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) weighted 100%

1. As pilot in command, operates single and multi-engine airplane  in support of public safety missions, including transport, surveillance, patrol, pursuit, search and rescue, medical evacuations, and aerial photography. Performs the specialized maneuver of mountain flying.
2. Evaluates requests for air support.
3. Schedules flight plans in connection with flight missions.
4. Inspects, tests and maintains aircraft and all mission-related equipment.
5. Cleans aircraft, unit quarters and hangar.
6. Performs pre- and post-flight inspections.
7. Plans flights, loads passengers, baggage and cargo, and analyzes weather conditions.
8. Maintains logs and records, as required, and prepares written reports.
9. Operates aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment.
10. Coordinates pilot training programs and maintains training records.
11. May exercise full peace officer authority, if AZPOST certification is obtained.
12. May provide security for passengers.
13. Trains pilots on various safety and aviation procedures and issues.
14. Serves as acting supervisor in absence of the Senior Pilot.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

1. weather systems regarding aircraft operations.
2. aircraft systems and operations, aerial navigation and maintenance regarding normal operating procedures, limitations, emergency procedures.
3. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, Departmental General Orders, Aviation Bureau Standard Operating Procedures and Aviation Unit Special Procedures.
4. aircraft ground handling procedures.
5. geography, topography, and climate regarding the State of Arizona.
6. maintenance test flight procedures.
7. Department radio procedures.
8. aerodynamics and the fundamentals of flight regarding aircraft.
9. Federal Communications Commission Regulations.
10. aviation fuel quality assurance testing procedures.
11. rescue procedures.
12. aeromedical operations.
13. flight scheduling procedures.
14. crisis management techniques and procedures.
15. basic aircraft maintenance techniques and procedures.
16. coordinated search patterns.
17. principles and practices of supervision.

SKILL IN:

1. oral communication.
2. written communications to complete required reports and records.
3. the operation of ground vehicles (e.g., motor vehicles, fuel trucks, fuel pumps, aircraft handcarts, etc.).
4. the use of aircraft flight logs.

ABILITY TO:

1. read and interpret aviation and weather maps.
2. perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
3. meet Federal Aviation Administration physical fitness requirements (e.g., First Class Medical Certificate).
4. work independently.
5. compute basic mathematical and statistical calculations.
6. read and interpret written material of moderate difficulty.
7. prioritize flight mission.

Permanent status as Fixed Wing Pilot I with a total of three (3) years of service as a Fixed Wing Pilot I with the Arizona Department of Public Safety with an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months OR the equivalent at an external FAA Part 91, 135 or 121 operation, with the additions listed below: 
Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED.
By the starting date, must be a resident of the State of Arizona.
Must have a valid Arizona driver license no later than effective starting date.
Must be an FAA Airline transport pilot – Airplane Multi-engine Land.
Must be an FAA Commercial pilot – Airplane Single engine Land.
Must hold an FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Must have 2500 total flying hours, 1000 of which must be as pilot-in-command.
Must have 500 hours airplane multi-engine. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience operating King Air aircraft.
Experience using Proline 21 and Garmin G1000 flight decks.
CFI/II or Military equivalent. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have the flexibility to work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, callouts, and overtime.  
2. Must be willing to work in varying climates, temperatures, and weather conditions.
3. Must reside within 30 miles of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
4. No outside employment during 12-month probationary period to include furloughs from FAR 121 or 135 operations; this does not apply to military duties or obligations.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Salary : $100,765