Mosquito Control Helicopter Pilot

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Beaufort County Council in Beaufort, SC seeks a pilot in command to operate mosquito control aircraft during day and night, applying public health insecticides. The OV-10 Bronco and MD-500D/Hughes 369D are used under public use, with a focus on safe, compliant flight operations.

The role requires pre- and post-flight checks, maintenance assistance, strict adherence to FAA and pesticide regulations, and the ability to read labels, operate internal programs, and communicate effectively.

Qualificações

• Requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• 1,500 hours of total flight time (flight qualifications must be approved by insurance carrier).
• 500 hours of helicopter time with 100 hours in a turbine-powered helicopter.
• Experience operating aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG).
• Must be able to read and understand chemical labeling instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Operates mosquito control aircraft during day and night while applying insecticides
• Provides pre- and post-flight checks.
• Assists with the service, maintenance, or repair of aircraft and spray equipment.
• Maintains compliance with FAA regulations/directives and State/Federal pesticide regulations and record keeping.
• Must have intermediate computer skills and ability to learn and operate internal programs.
• Must be able to read and understand chemical labeling instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Conhecimentos

NVG experience

FAA compliance

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading labels

Formação académica

Associate degree or equivalent (2 years college)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The purpose of this position is responsible for the safe operation of an aircraft as pilot in command while performing daytime and nighttime aerial spray missions, applying public health insecticides. Aircraft consists of an OV-10 Bronco (operated under public use) and a MD-500D/Hughes 369D (operated under public use).

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Operates mosquito control aircraft during day and night while applying insecticides
• Provides pre- and post-flight checks.
• Assists with the service, maintenance, or repair of aircraft and spray equipment.
• Maintains compliance with applicable FAA regulations/directives and State/Federal pesticide regulations and record keeping.
• Must have intermediate computer skills and have the ability to learn and operate internal programs.
• Must be able to read and understand chemical labeling instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires an Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 1,500 hours of total flight time (Flight qualifications must be approved by insurance carrier)
• 500 hours of helicopter time with 100 hours in a turbine-powered helicopter
• Experience operating aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG)

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.