High school diploma or equivalent
Possession of a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial and Instrument rated license
Possession of an FAA First or Second Class Medical certificate
2500 total flight hours with a minimum of 2000 hours in category
1500 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) in category
1000 hours rotorcraft turbine time of which 500 is twin engine time
500 hours cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
200 hours unaided night as PIC (100 hours of unaided can be substituted for by NVG, but cannot be reduced below 100 hours of unaided time)
75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time in flight category (simulator time only counts if it is a certified Level D FSTD)
Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without restrictions that may affect job performance.
Maintain a State of Florida or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
>3500 total rotorcraft-helicopter flight hours
>2000 total PIC in category
500 hours NVG experience
14CFR 135 Helicopter Air Ambulance experience
Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
EC135/EC145 experience
Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform flight operations within the Aviation Division of the Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. Employees in this classification are certified public safety employees. Position operates as the pilot in command for multi engine helicopters in response to a variety of emergency and fire rescue missions. Position provides assistance with on-the-scene emergency medical care. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision, utilizing initiative, and discretion in response to emergency circumstances. Performs related work as directed.
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