Helicopter Fire Pilot – Florida

Date:
Oct 1, 2026

Requisition No:881447

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

FIREFIGHTER ROTORCRAFT PILOT –

Position Number:

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Commercial Pilot with Rotorcraft/Helicopter and Instrument-Helicopter ratings.

Having logged one thousand hours of helicopter flight time including five hundred hours of turbine helicopter.

Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate.

In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class must:

• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services and, be at least 18 years of age
• Not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as the term is defined by law and must comply with Florida Statute 112.011(2)(b).
• Have his/her fingerprints on file with the Division of State Fire Marshal or an agency designated by the Division.
• Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the Division.
• Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the Division. Such examination may include but need not be limited to provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1582.
• Be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant.

SPECIAL

NOTE:

Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class must obtain a certificate of compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the certificate is received.

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.

Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.

For applicants meeting the minimum requirements for this position, there will be an interview and a written exam which has a minimum required passing score. The top candidates will be given a flight evaluation where the candidates will be required to meet established commercial pilot standards for further consideration.

Applicants who receive a job offer must…