Pilot | Bell 407 HP

Position Summary

The Pilot is responsible for operating Bell 407 HP helicopters in support of wildlife surveys and habitat improvement projects. Flying duties involve extended operations over mountainous and variable terrain, including low-altitude operations and conditions where visibility may be reduced by weather, dust, or fires.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 100 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife survey and habitat improvement flight missions.
• Operate assigned rotorcraft during high-altitude and low-altitude missions over mountainous and variable terrain.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight activities, including route planning and weather monitoring.
• Calculate aircraft load and fuel requirements.
• Conduct routine pilot inspections to verify aircraft airworthiness.
• Fuel, preheat, secure, cover, and tie down aircraft as required.
• Maintain aircraft operational and component records.
• Perform aircraft servicing, routine repairs, and field repairs as required.
• Maintain familiarity with FAA regulations, aeronautical charts, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and agency operating procedures.
• Participate in required training and recertification activities.
• Maintain required ratings and qualifications for assigned aircraft.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3,500 hours PIC rotorcraft helicopter flight time.
• Minimum 250 hours low-level flight time.
• Minimum 250 hours conducting external load operations.
• Minimum 500 hours mountain flying above 5,000 feet mean sea level.
• Minimum 100 hours flight time within the preceding 12 months.
• Ability to maintain current certification for assigned agency aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Three weeks of annual leave accrued each year.
• Three weeks of sick leave accrued each year.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System participation.
• Voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Longevity payment eligibility for qualifying employees.
• No Nevada state income tax.