PAY GRADE: 018
CLASS TITLE:SINGLE-ENGINE RECIPROCAL AIRCRAFT PILOT-FIREFIGHTING
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work piloting a single-engine reciprocal aircraft and providing aerial firefighting surveillance for fire suppression operations.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Pilots and navigates a single-engine reciprocal aircraft in the performance of duties as required by the employing agency.
- Coordinates and provides aerial firefighting surveillance and intelligence for fire suppression operations for ground crews and aerial suppression.
- Coordinates and conducts preventive maintenance on aircraft to minimize out-of-service time and to satisfy established aircraft maintenance requirements.
- Transports supplies and equipment as assigned.
- Maintains current knowledge of rules, regulations, and flight conditions to ensure safe conduct of all flights.
- Directs and coordinates ground crew operations from the air in law enforcement and investigative assignments.
- Trains fire control personnel in the capabilities and limitations of aircraft.
- Assists in the purchasing of aircraft and other related equipment by making preliminary investigations and writing the specifications for use by the Division of Purchasing in the Department of Management Services.
- Operates aircraft radio and navigational aids.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of aerial flight procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles of aeronautics and navigation.
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Skill in piloting single-engine reciprocal aircraft.
- Skill in operating navigational aids.
- Skill in flying under instrument conditions.
- Ability to pilot and navigate single-engine reciprocal aircraft.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance on aircraft.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret various charts and graphs.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Commercial Pilot with an instrument rating for the appropriate aircraft and completion of one thousand hours of flight time.
- Employee must meet employment and certification requirements outlined in
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY: