State of South Carolina
The Responsibilities of the Pilot
Under general supervision serves as the South Carolina Forestry Commission Pilot for the purpose of aerial detection and tactical support to wildfire suppression personnel on the ground. Fly missions for insect and disease, storm damage assessment, hurricane evacuation and response, BMP flights, and other purposes. Assist with the aircraft maintenance, record keeping, forest management and general maintenance in the region.
Operate single engine aircraft to conduct air operations to include aerial detection and support to suppression resources on the ground. Obtain aviation weather and monitor fire weather. Establish and modify flight routes in coordination with Air Operations Manager, Chief Pilot, and regional staff.
Coordinate aviation requests and assist scheduling flights for temporary pilots with regional staff and Chief Pilot. Schedule flights, provide check rides and evaluate capabilities for current and prospective temporary pilots. Perform required training and ensure that aircraft are exercised and maintained in compliance with the Air Operations Manual.
Maintain flight logs, maintain records, and consolidate aircraft data for the state accident fund, FEPP, and other required reports. Attend coordination meetings with EMD, DPS, and other agencies to prepare for hurricane response.
Schedule and provide flights for insect and disease, BMP, storm damage, evacuation assistance and other non-fire missions. Ensure that non-fire flights do not exceed 10% of monthly flight time.
Perform other duties as required in support of the South Carolina Forestry Commission's mission and strategic plan.
Qualifications
Licensed as a commercial pilot and rated for the type of aircraft assigned.
Must have at least 1,000 hours PIC (pilot in command); 200 hours in the aircraft used by the SCFC (single engine/land), 5 hours in the make and model of aircraft assigned.
Current Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with ratings appropriate to category and class of aircraft used by SCFC.
Current Second Class Medical Certificate and current flight review required.
Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Criminal background check and drug test are required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Requirements
Position requires flying for long periods of time in windy/turbulent to extremely turbulent days in a single engine, fixed wing aircraft under visual flight rules while conducting detection and suppression of wildfires. Flights often occur in less-than-optimal conditions, including flight over mountainous terrain and in heavy smoke, high winds, and at low altitude.
Regular work schedule hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some overnight travel is required.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, bend and squat, and have the ability to work in high and low temperature extremes to support wildfire suppression operations on the ground.
Knowledge of flight characteristics and systems of aircraft flown. Knowledge of FAA regulations. Knowledge of flight planning, air navigation, meteorology, and map reading. Skill in the operation of a single-engine aircraft. Ability to recognize abnormal and unsafe flight operations and to initiate actions to handle in-flight emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Position is designated as safety sensitive and essential. This position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace-CMV Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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Operate single engine aircraft to conduct air operations to include aerial detection and support to suppression resources on the ground. Obtain aviation weather and monitor fire weather. Establish and modify flight routes in coordination with Air Operations Manager, Chief Pilot, and regional staff.
Coordinate aviation requests and assist scheduling flights for temporary pilots with regional staff and Chief Pilot. Schedule flights, provide check rides and evaluate capabilities for current and prospective temporary pilots. Perform required training and ensure that aircraft are exercised and maintained in compliance with the Air Operations Manual.
Maintain flight logs, maintain records, and consolidate aircraft data for the state accident fund, FEPP, and other required reports. Attend coordination meetings with EMD, DPS, and other agencies to prepare for hurricane response.
Schedule and provide flights for insect and disease, BMP, storm damage, evacuation assistance and other non-fire missions. Ensure that non-fire flights do not exceed 10% of monthly flight time.
Perform other duties as required in support of the South Carolina Forestry Commission's mission and strategic plan.
Qualifications
Licensed as a commercial pilot and rated for the type of aircraft assigned.
Must have at least 1,000 hours PIC (pilot in command); 200 hours in the aircraft used by the SCFC (single engine/land), 5 hours in the make and model of aircraft assigned.
Current Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with ratings appropriate to category and class of aircraft used by SCFC.
Current Second Class Medical Certificate and current flight review required.
Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Criminal background check and drug test are required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Requirements
Position requires flying for long periods of time in windy/turbulent to extremely turbulent days in a single engine, fixed wing aircraft under visual flight rules while conducting detection and suppression of wildfires. Flights often occur in less-than-optimal conditions, including flight over mountainous terrain and in heavy smoke, high winds, and at low altitude.
Regular work schedule hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some overnight travel is required.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, bend and squat, and have the ability to work in high and low temperature extremes to support wildfire suppression operations on the ground.
Knowledge of flight characteristics and systems of aircraft flown. Knowledge of FAA regulations. Knowledge of flight planning, air navigation, meteorology, and map reading. Skill in the operation of a single-engine aircraft. Ability to recognize abnormal and unsafe flight operations and to initiate actions to handle in-flight emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Position is designated as safety sensitive and essential. This position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace-CMV Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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