This position is a Special Project Worker (SPW) made to support our aviation team during military leave. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a position that closely mirrors full-time employment, with similar responsibilities and training.
While this is not currently a permanent position, we anticipate a Full-Time Employment opportunity will become available in the near future due to an upcoming retirement. Our goal is to transition the SPW into a permanent pilot position once it opens. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to establish a long-term career in public service aviation.
The STAR Flight Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) Captain position is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 during Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations. The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options for the completion of HAA flights as appropriate. As well, the STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will conduct Public Operations flights during the day, at night with the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG), and under both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. Public Operation flights consist of Helicopter Search and Rescue utilizing a helicopter hoist, Aerial Firefighting, and Airborne Law Assist . The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain shall maintain the highest level of situational awareness, professionalism, and serve as the team leader for all flight operations including the proper conduct of Crew Resource Management (CRM). The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will work collaboratively with medical team in the decision making process to promote a positive patient outcome.
*This position is Temporary with the potential of becoming a full-time opportunity.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a job classification within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family. This classification requires a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department. The incumbent must be available to respond for duty when emergencies arise within Travis County or the geographical area encompassing Central Texas. The incumbent must be prepared to conduct public operations flights during these emergencies under extremely stressful and difficult conditions. The incumbent must be available to work a rotating shift schedule consisting of 12 hour day and night shifts while conducting safe flight operations for the following flights: Airborne Wildland Fire Suppression, Search and Rescue (SAR), law safety assist, Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA), flight training or any other assigned flights.
Education and Experience :
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience as a helicopter pilot in command (PIC) operated under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Physical requirements include meeting physical ability/strength standards outlined above. Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Based on aircraft weight limitation pilots in these positions should maintain a maximum body weight of 220 pounds. Must be available to work in inclement weather. The incumbent will be subject to contact with dust, dangerous machinery, noise, fumes, potential harm, vibration, communicable diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
Work Hours: Schedule varies.
Location: 7800 Old Manor Rd
Department: STAR Flight
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
Drug Test, Alcohol Test
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position
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