Chief Pilot presso North Slope Borough, AK

About the Department

Manages and monitors the operations and safety of NSB Search and Rescue flight crew as Pilot in Command of Borough operated aircraft; develops and implements flight crew training programs for NSB Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel; maintains all flight crew training records to assure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Borough regulations and policies.

Position Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
 

Serve as a Pilot for the Search & Rescue Department; flies aircraft under visual and instrument flight conditions.

Assist the Director in formulating, implementing and monitoring SAR flight operations policy.

Coordinates pilot work schedules according to FAA and NSB policies and procedures.

Monitors and tests all pilot staff on required skills to assure compliance with SAR procedures, aircraft standardization and FAA Regulations.

Identifies training needs, coordinates pilot training schedules, conducts training sessions, and evaluates SAR personnel on new and existing aircraft and equipment.

Develops and conducts ground and flight training for pilots and flight crewmembers in the usage of Night Vision Goggles.

Maintains pilot training, certification and qualification records to meet FAA and NSB requirements.

Coordinate with Chief of Maintenance to assure compliance of scheduled maintenance requirements and resolution of aircraft discrepancies.

Monitors and reviews trends in search, rescue and emergency services, and recommends operational and procedural improvements.

Represent the Borough in meetings with Federal, state and local rescue and emergency services organizations, other Borough departments, and outside organizations and businesses as directed.

May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.

Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures, Alaska geography and topography, and procedures for deployment of personnel and equipment in emergency situations.

Knowledge of Borough, state and Federal flight rules and regulations.

Knowledge of search and rescue principles,

Skill in supervision, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.

Skill in safely piloting assigned aircraft for search and rescue and medevacs.

Other Qualifications

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years education or related work experience.

FAA Airline Transport Pilot's License with multi-engine airplane or Rotorcraft/helicopter;

FAA Class II Medical Certificate; FCC Radio Permit;

5000 hours of total flight time and 500 hours of Arctic or remote area flying experience;

Three years of management work experience to include coordinating and providing company flight training and check rides;

The ability to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period.

Applicants must pass a criminal back ground, finger printing and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire.