County of Los Angeles Fire Department Pilot

Essential Job Functions

Operates twin-turbine-powered aircraft over mountainous or hilly terrain to give assistance to fire fighting activities below. Transports personnel and equipment in fire areas during fire suppression activities. Uses a variety of helicopter accessories in fire suppression work including aerial drops of fire retardants. Drops hose in fire areas. Patrols mountains to detect fires, lost or missing aircraft, missing persons, or for related purposes.

Reseeds burnt-over areas from the air. Functions as a ground vehicle operator during required personnel manning changes at remote deployment sites. Attends in and out-of-state Department training and meetings requiring operating a Department vehicle, privately owned or rented vehicle. Operates Department refueling vehicle during normal operations. Additional

Job Functions:

Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with manufacturer and/or organization approved checklists. Conducts ground and in-flight tests. Performs single-pilot operations. Transports essential personnel and equipment. Communicates with Air Traffic Control. Communicates with supported ground units. Operates a variety of helicopter mission equipment. Completes appropriate FAA and Fire Department documentation. Participates in briefings. Participates in periodic and annual flight evaluations and ground crew training, mandated departmental continuing education, FAA medical recertification, and flight simulation training.