Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations)

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CAL FIRE Aviation Management Program seeks an Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations) to develop and implement standard flight operational procedures, and to train and evaluate pilots to ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental rules.

The role involves studying projects, making recommendations on specialized aircraft and methods for air operations, conducting pilot qualification checks, developing training programs, monitoring safety, supporting investigations, and ensuring

Qualifikationen

• Develop and implement standard flight operational procedures.
• Train and evaluate pilots to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and department rules.

Aufgaben

• Develop and monitor aviation training programs and safety reviews.
• Provide technical support for aviation investigations and air operations.
• Oversee contractor compliance and equipment modifications for air operations.

Jobbeschreibung

Become an Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations)

The classifications in this series describe work involved with the development and management of CAL FIRE's Aviation Management Program. Classifications in this series provide advice and counsel to the department regarding aviation matters; prepare contractual specifications; develop minimum standards for aircraft and pilot qualifications; provide guidance to and oversight of pilots and mechanics; solicit bids and negotiate air services contracts; inspect aircraft; evaluate pilot skills; design and develop specialized aircraft equipment; provide technical expertise related to the development of air base facility specifications; serve as a liaison with Federal, State, and local government aviation agencies, other forestry agencies, and aircraft operators; either conduct, participate in, and/or provide technical support in aviation accident investigations; perform aviation safety reviews; implement statewide aviation operation and safety training programs; oversee the maintenance of aircraft parts and components for aircraft operated and maintained by CAL FIRE; may serve as a crewmember on firefighting aircraft; may serve as an expert witness; and do other related work.

Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations)

Incumbents at this level develop and implement standard flight operational procedures; train and evaluate pilots, and ensure that pilots perform their duties in accordance with Federal, State, and departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and directives. Incumbents are also involved in assigned study projects; prepare recommendations on the use of specialized aircraft, modifications of aircraft, and development of methods and procedures for air operations; perform qualification and flight standardization checks for pilots; develop and monitor aviation training programs; evaluate effectiveness of air operations; as needed, act as relief and primary pilot of State-owned and contracted aircraft in the performance of fire suppression and vegetation management projects; ensure that the department's Aviation Management Program is conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with applicable mandates; monitor and assure contractor compliance with provisions of various agreements with the department; will participate in or provide technical support for aviation accident investigations; and do other related work.