Lead Pilot

Overview

Assist in the management and monitoring of operations and safety of NSB Search and Rescue flight crew as Pilot in Command of Borough operated aircraft; assists in the development and implementation of flight crew training programs of NSB Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel; assists in ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Borough regulations and policies.

• Serve as a Pilot for the Search & Rescue Department.
• Fly aircraft under visual and instrument flight conditions.
• Assist the Chief Pilot in formulating and monitoring SAR flight operations policies.
• Assist in coordinating and identifying training needs for pilot staff on new and existing aircraft and equipment.
• Assist in coordinating pilot work schedules according to FAA and NSB policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Chief of Maintenance to assure compliance with scheduled maintenance requirements and resolution of aircraft discrepancies.
• Monitors and reviews trends in search, rescue and emergency services and recommends operational and procedural improvements.
• Perform preflight duties to include visual inspection of the aircraft, checking weather conditions and filing flight plan.
• Performs post flight duties upon arrival at destination; secures aircraft; assures maintenance issues are noted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Alaska geography and topography.
• Knowledge of procedures for deployment of personnel and equipment in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of Borough, State and Federal flight rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Search and Rescue principles and procedures.
• Skill in supervision, coordinating pilot staff and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in safely piloting assigned aircraft for search, rescue and air medical evacuation flights.

• High school graduate or G.E.D/or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with multi-engine airplane or Rotorcraft/helicopter;
• FAA Class II Medical certificate;
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Permit;
• 4000 hours of total flight time and 500 hours of Arctic or remote area flying experience;
• One year management or supervisory experience to include coordinating flight operations;
• Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria within thirty days of employment.

• Applicants must pass a criminal background, fingerprinting, and a Safety TSA test provided by the State of Alaska DOT, to obtain an AOA badge required to operate on airport premises within 30 days of hire.
• THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.