Aircraft Fleet Chief Pilot

Supplemental Information Job # FOR-50674188-3.
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24-CH The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This is a promotional opportunity limited to classified employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.
This position (#50674188) is located in the Office of Forestry.
This position is domiciled in Natchitoches parish.
The incumbent of this position will receive hazardous duty pay ($1.
73/hour) for all hours worked in addition to their base salary.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.
For further information about this vacancy contact: Cody Hulbert HR Specialist 5825 Florida Blvd.
, Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Chulbert@ldaf.
state.
la.
us The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor.
LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot license with instrument rating or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license followed by 1000 hours of recorded flight time.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to check out on the models and types of aircraft to be flown.
Possession of current FAA medical certificate.
Possession of appropriate ratings, waivers and/or certificates that may be required by the position to which the appointment is being made.
Must be willing to carry and use a firearm if the flight assignment should require it.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To serve as chief pilot for an agency or in a geographic region for an air fleet unit responsible for the operation four or more aircraft.
LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad review from an Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot or other agency supervisors or managers.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of the aircraft or fleet maintenance functions for the agency or the assigned region, or line or functional over lower ranking pilots or other agency personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Aircraft Pilot 2 either by responsibility for administering the aviation program for an agency with less than five aircraft or responsibility for directing regional flight operations for four or more aircraft within an agency wide air fleet.
Differs from Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot by lack of responsibility for air operations for six or more aircraft.
Examples of Work Incumbent performs professional air operations work relative to directing and supervising all air activities of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry which includes aircrafts and aircraft pilots.
The employee is responsible for functional supervision over Aircraft Pilots.
Supervision for this position is received from the LDAF Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot.
60% Perform skilled technical aviation work in the operation of aircraft in providing patrol, freight, and passenger service for the Office of Forestry, Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF).
Work includes wildfire detection and suppression activities, forest insect and disease patrol, Best Management Practices survey, transportation of various materials and supplies, and transport of personnel engaged in various forestry activities.
Work is performed in accordance with rules and regulations of the FAA and the LDAF.
20% Develops, implements, and monitors pilot proficiency training.
Provides instruction including pilot proficiency flights, may provide flight reviews, may provide recurring training in all types and models of Department aircraft.
Ensure that all flight training procedures conform to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Maintain pilot training records and other pertinent pilot information.
10% Prepares records and reports required by Federal and State agencies.
These include but are not limited to a summary of pilot training, quarterly update to the Louisiana Forestry Commission, and National Forest fire patrol information to the US Forest Service.
10% Provide input and insight regarding aviation maintenance.
Including mandatory FAA updates and logistical scheduling of routine and emergency aircraft maintenance.
Other duties may be assigned.
Functional Requirements Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds Sit over a long period of time while on wildfire patrols Frequent reaching above shoulder height Occasional bending or kneeling Climbing stairs and ladders Walking and standing (8 hours) Drive a vehicle for long periods of time to perform various duties Environmental Factors Working indoors and outdoors Excessive heat and humidity Required to wear appropriate safety protection Working around routine neighborhood residential and wild land hazards Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time Exposed to smoke and dust