Aerial Mosquito Control Pilot (Helicopter) - Florida

Heli Preflight; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family medical benefits

Florida Retirement System

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Manatee County Mosquito Control District seeks a Helicopter Pilot in Ellenton, Florida. You will operate Hughes 530FF and two Bell 407GXi helicopters for airborne surveillance and spray missions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive flight hours, a current rotorcraft PPL/Instrument rating, and the ability to perform pre/post-flight checks with potential maintenance support. Competitive benefits and state readiness are provided.

Qualifications

• 1500 helicopter flight hours with 500 PIC hours.
• 5 years aerial spray application experience with 200+ hours.
• Commercial Pilot’s License with rotorcraft rating and Instrument rotorcraft rating.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness.
• Operate helicopters in day and night operations over populated areas.
• Maintain flight time records and assist with aircraft maintenance as needed.

Skills

Flight experience

Rotorcraft operation

Education

Commercial Pilot License – rotorcraft

Tools

GIS knowledge

Job description

Manatee County Mosquito Control District seeks a Helicopter Pilot in Ellenton, Florida. You will operate Hughes 530FF and two Bell 407GXi helicopters for airborne surveillance and spray missions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive flight hours, a current rotorcraft PPL/Instrument rating, and the ability to perform pre/post-flight checks with potential maintenance support. Competitive benefits and state readiness are provided.