MD500 ALE Pilot Florida

MD500 ALE Pilot FloridaSalary: $71,781.00 $80,329.60 AnnuallyLocation: Mesa, AZJob Type: Full TimeDepartment: (H210) PoliceJob Number: 10276Closing date and time: 6/24/2021 at 11:59 PM ArizonaDescription/Duties: A Civilian Police Helicopter Pilot operates a rotorcraft helicopter to provide airborne surveillance in traffic or criminal enforcement operations. An employee in this class may operate a helicopter into and out of sparsely populated mountainous/desert terrain and heavily populated residential areas, often under adverse weather conditions. Additional duties include: transporting police officers on assignment as observers during overt and covert airborne surveillance missions and while in pursuit of fleeing suspects, or when searching for persons; making pre- and post-flight inspections to determine flight worthiness of aircraft; ensuring the safety and legality of flight operations; and maintaining aircraft flight time records. A Civilian Police Helicopter Pilot may be required to perform minor aircraft maintenance and assist with maintenance of the hangar area. This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.A Civilian Police Helicopter Pilot is assigned to the Police Department Air Support Unit and receives supervision from the Aviation Administrator. The duties and responsibilities of this class are governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations and Departmental and City policy and procedure. The work requires considerable initiative and independent judgement in the flight operation of rotary aircraft. The Civilian Police Helicopter Pilot is distinguished from the Police Flight Instructor classification by the latter's Peace Officer Certification (AZPOST) and required instructor duties. Work is subject to rotating shifts, on-call, and weekend assignments. This class is FLSA nonexempt.Minimum Qualifications Required: Graduation from high school or GED. Possession of a current Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft Helicopter rating. Minimum of 2000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) rotorcraft helicopter flight time and 500 hours turbine PIC rotorcraft helicopter flight time.Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License and FAA Second Class Medical Certificate by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation.Substance Abuse Testing: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) FAA drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 120.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: Prior Law Enforcement experience is preferred.