Senior Rotorcraft Pilot - Wildlife Surveys & Mountain Flights

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks annually

Sick Leave: 3 weeks annually

12 paid holidays per year

Public Employees Retirement System (P

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking a rotorcraft pilot for the Game Management Division to support wildlife surveys and habitat improvement projects. Expect extended flights over mountainous terrain at low altitude, often in challenging visibility.

The successful candidate must hold 3,500 hours PIC in rotorcraft or equivalent and maintain agency aircraft certifications, including rotorcraft and fixed-wing operations as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3,500+ hours PIC rotorcraft or multi-engine aircraft as designated by the agency.
• 250 hours low-level flight; 250 hours external load operations; 500 hours mountain flying above 5,000 ft msl; 100 hours in the preceding 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight and post-flight activities: route scheduling, weather checks, fuel and load planning, and aircraft servicing.
• Maintain flight records and comply with FAA regulations and agency procedures.
• Pilot assigned rotorcraft, jets and fixed-wing aircraft as needed for fire suppression and wildlife surveys.
• Participate in required training to maintain current ratings for agency aircraft.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

PIC rotorcraft hours

Mountain flying

Low-level flight

External load operations

Aircraft preflight inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking a rotorcraft pilot for the Game Management Division to support wildlife surveys and habitat improvement projects. Expect extended flights over mountainous terrain at low altitude, often in challenging visibility.

The successful candidate must hold 3,500 hours PIC in rotorcraft or equivalent and maintain agency aircraft certifications, including rotorcraft and fixed-wing operations as assigned.