Firefighting Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Jobs; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting a Fire Pilot in Fullerton, CA. You will command helicopter missions for fire suppression, transport, reconnaissance, and medical rescue, while maintaining flight logs and ensuring airworthiness.

Qualifying candidates have extensive PIC hours, mountainous terrain experience, FAA rotorcraft rating, and the ability to perform under pressure in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 4000 hours helicopter PIC, including power-off auto rotations
• 1500 hours mountain terrain at altitudes >4000 ft in specialized ops

Responsibilities

• Fly helicopters for aerial fire suppression, transport, reconnaissance and rescue
• Maintain flight logs and aircraft records
• Perform minor repairs/inspections on OCFA helicopters

Skills

PIC experience

Mountain flight

Flight logs

Flight operations

FAA rotorcraft rating

Night vision flight

Tools

Flight logs software

Aviation safety systems

Job description

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is recruiting a Fire Pilot in Fullerton, CA. You will command helicopter missions for fire suppression, transport, reconnaissance, and medical rescue, while maintaining flight logs and ensuring airworthiness.

Qualifying candidates have extensive PIC hours, mountainous terrain experience, FAA rotorcraft rating, and the ability to perform under pressure in diverse weather conditions.