STATE OF ALASKA invites applications for the position of: Aircraft Pilot II (PCN 12-N15001)

Job Code:  04894	Job Title:  Aircraft Pilot II (PCN 12-N15001)
Open Date:  06/20/14	Closing Date:   06/30/14 05:00 PM
Position Open To:  Alaska Residents Only	Job Type:  Long Term Nonperm
Range:  19	Salary:   $31.01 /Hour
Department:  Public Safety	Division:  Alaska Wildlife Troopers
Location:  Anchorage	Bargaining Unit:  General Government
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Public Safety is recruiting for a long term non-permanent Aircraft Pilot II to join our team committed to public safety through public service. This position is part of the Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers and safely operates complex, multi-engine fixed wing aircraft for the Department of Public Safety. Key Responsibilities of this position include: Ability to conduct safe and efficient flight operations within aircraft limitations Flight planning, preflight & obtaining weather Weight and balance computations Oversee aircraft fueling, loading, unloading and personally cleaning the aircraft Ability to pre-plan and conduct operations within aircraft limits Ability to work extended shifts and travel to rural locations while remaining within state policy duty time limits Proactive in scheduling and reporting of aircraft missions with DPS supervisors  We are looking to hire someone with the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience: Superior knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations Ability to make safe and rational go/no-go flight decisions and to determine weather Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers Demonstrated experience with flying complex aircraft in Alaska Knowledge of flying techniques required for day and night, instrument flying conditions  The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:http://dps.alaska.gov/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Commercial Pilot License and Aircraft Multi-Engine Land or Sea rating. A total of 1,500 hours flying aircraft which includes 500 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) fixed wing aircraft and 500 hours as PIC of a fixed wing multi-engine aircraft. Of this required flight time, 250 hours as PIC must be Alaska time.* OR A Commercial Pilot License and Rotocraft rating. A total of 1,500 hours flying aircraft which included 1,000 hours as PIC of rotocraft. Of this required flight time, 250 hours as PIC must be Alaska time.* *One hundred (100) hours of the required 250 hours flown as PIC in Alaska must have been logged within the 12 months prior to appointment. These may be part of the total 1,500 hours required above. Special Note: As part of the examination process, the employing department will require successful completion of a flight check and approval from a certified flight instructor in the make and model of craft to be flown. A current Class I or Class II Medical Certificate will be required as a condition of employment. Instrument ratings and instrument time may be designated in position descriptions as required for specific positions.