CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:	Helicopter Pilot/Instructor	POSITION NUMBER(S):	1638
DEPARTMENT:	Police	GRADE:	709
DIVISION:		FLSA STATUS:	Nonexempt
SECTION/UNIT:		UNION ELIGIBLE:	No
REPORTS TO:	Police Sergeant	EEO CATEGORY:	Technicians
		EPAS JOB FAMILY:	1

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.  The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.  Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.  Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  Provides assistance for air searches, river rescues, high-rise building rescues, and other assignments, by providing air survey and aviation response; provides training for Helicopter Pilots.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Pilots a rotary-wing aircraft, serving as pilot or co-pilot, to assist in air searches, river rescues, high-rise building rescues, and other assignments.

 

2.         Ensures that aircraft is properly outfitted for each assignment (equipment, supplies, etc.).

 

3.         Performs preflight inspection of aircraft; checks rotors, fuel, lubricants, controls, etc.

 

4.         Prepares written reports on assignments; maintains flight logs.

 

5.         Obtains weather reports; determines to proceed with assignments given forecasted weather conditions.

 

6.         Operates a radio to maintain contact with and to report information to airport personnel and Police Department personnel.

 

7.         Provides flight and ground training for Helicopter Pilots for new hires and to meet annual requirements of current pilots.

 

8.         Conducts annual check rides for Helicopter Pilots.

 

9.         Develops training materials for flight and ground training, including lesson plans with identified learning objectives, curriculum and other material needed; selects teaching aids such as training handbooks, articles, books, videos, and other materials.

 

10.       Maintains hard copy records of all training and check rides, including type of training, materials presented, and length of training provided for each Helicopter Pilot.

 

11.       Provides assistance to the Helicopter Mechanic for repairs; serves as backup to Helicopter Mechanic.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laws and regulations.

 

Knowledge of rotary-wing aircraft operating procedures.

 

Knowledge of air traffic safety.

 

Knowledge of flying procedures and navigational techniques.

 

Knowledge of training materials, methods, and techniques.

 

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration and police radio operation and procedures.

 

Knowledge of preventive maintenance methods, repair practices, safety requirements and inspection procedures.

 

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations.

 

Skill in the operation of a rotary-wing aircraft.

 

Skill in the operation of radio equipment.

 

Ability to conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft.

 

Ability to maintain aircraft maintenance logs and prepare reports.

 

Ability to maintain practical testing and training hard copy records.

 

Ability to detect and identify aircraft malfunction symptoms.

 

Ability to detect and recognize ground conditions and characteristics (i.e., utility line breaks, river currents, etc.).

 

Ability to read maps and air navigation charts.

 

Ability to provide instruction.

 

Ability to develop training materials.

 

Ability to maintain and repair aircraft engines, airframes, and aircraft systems.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, one-thousand (1,000) hours of flight time experience in piloting rotary-wing aircraft, and five hundred (500) hours of flight time instruction.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess a valid Commercial Pilot’s License for rotary-wing aircraft from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess certification as a Flight Instructor for rotary-wing aircraft from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess certification as a Basic Ground Instructor for rotary-wing aircraft from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical activities marked below are representative of those that will be required on a regular basis  to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

	YES	NO
work involves lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 40 pounds or more	ü
work involves the operation of earth-moving equipment or commercial motor vehicles		ü
work involves the operation of non-commercial motor vehicles		ü
work involves the operation of tools such as axes, shovels, sling blades		ü
work involves the operation of motorized equipment such as chain saws, power saws, jackhammers, lawn mowers, tractors		ü
work involves stooping, bending, twisting, or reaching out in unusual positions	ü
work involves climbing or running	ü
works above ground or floor level, such as on stools or ladders	ü
works in a relatively high average degree of temperature over a long period of time	ü
work involves considerable physical exertion of the whole body over a long period of time	ü
work requires near vision (20 inches or less)	ü
work requires distance vision (20 feet or more)	ü
work involves detection of color differences	ü
work involves determination of the correct location of a sound, such as footsteps	ü
work involves hearing and understanding conversation or sounds	ü

 

 

created:      September 2001

analyst:       RLC