Helicopter Pilot

Duties And Responsibilities The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly motivated, professional, and safety-oriented Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilot to support airborne flight operations throughout Flagler County. The selected candidate will operate agency rotary-wing aircraft in support of patrol operations, search and rescue missions, tactical response, aerial surveillance, disaster response, suspect apprehension, criminal investigations, and emergency public safety aviation missions. Helicopter Pilot Responsibilities Operates agency helicopter during law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety missions; Conducts pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with FAA regulations and agency policy; Maintains operational readiness of assigned aircraft, avionics systems, mission equipment, cameras, radios, and support equipment; Conducts airborne patrol and rapid-response aviation missions in support of countywide law enforcement operations; Coordinates flight operations with Communications personnel, incident commanders, patrol supervisors, and mutual aid agencies; Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, air traffic control instructions, and agency flight procedures; Monitors weather conditions, airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, TFRs, and operational hazards; Conducts aerial surveillance, thermal imaging operations, search missions, perimeter containment, pursuit monitoring, and tactical support missions; Operates aviation navigation systems, airborne camera systems, moving map displays, mission planning systems, and communications equipment; Supports search and rescue operations involving missing persons, fleeing suspects, maritime incidents, and natural disaster events; Supports crime scene documentation and aerial photography missions; Assists in large-scale event security operations and emergency management missions; Deploys rapidly during critical incidents including barricaded subjects, active threats, manhunts, and natural disasters; Participates in safety meetings, operational briefings, and after-action reviews; Maintains required certifications, qualifications, and training standards; Maintains mission logs, maintenance records, and operational documentation; Completes reports, flight logs, evidence documentation, and operational summaries accurately and in a timely manner; Maintains confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement information; Assists with equipment inventories, maintenance tracking, and operational readiness inspections; Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Selection Criteria High school diploma or equivalent Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Rating. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate at minimum; First Class preferred Minimum five hundred (500) flight hours as a pilot-in-command rotorcraft-helicopter; 1,000 hours preferred One hundred (100) hours rotorcraft-helicopter night flight time preferred Prior Law Enforcement experience preferred. Special Selection Criteria Required to complete a Bell 505 initial training course (flight and ground), Mission Training checkout, Emergency Egress familiarization. Must be able to function in all-weather / environmental conditions, be exposed to noise, fumes and the physiological effects of flight. Prior rotary-wing aviation experience in law enforcement, military, EMS, or public safety aviation. Must be able to swim and tread water while wearing flight gear. Must be able to climb up and down on aircraft during preflight to a height of approximately 12 feet. Must be able to position aircraft (with assistance from others) with the use of ground handling equipment. Must have excellent written communications skills, ability to accurately complete detailed reports and correctly maintain logs and activity reports. Must demonstrate good oral communication skills with a high proficiency in radio procedures during high stressful situations. This position requires rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and work schedule changes at short notice. CFI and CFII Rotorcraft-Helicopter rated preferred; prior law enforcement helicopter experience preferred. Trained and qualified in the use of Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System preferred. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.