Aviation Pilot - DOA - Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Pilot - Kanawha Co.

• Plan missions after considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, airport facilities, and navigational aids. 
• Pilot aircraft; determine flight routes; coordinates landings and take-off times and places. 
• Oversee and/or participate in pre-flight and post-flight inspections of the power plant, airframe, and related equipment for mechanical and structural soundness and for proper operation of all auxiliary equipment, including communications and navigational systems. 
• Provide aerial support to ground crews involved in law enforcement activities; report via radio such information as results of aerial search missions, location and movement of suspects, fugitives, and/or individuals involved in illicit activities, direct best routes to follow for apprehension. 
• Serve as a security officer when transporting or escorting government officials. 
• Execute precision flying in piloting aircraft for the vertical, oblique, continuous strip, and other types of aerial photography. 
• Maintain comprehensive logs, reports, and records of aircraft operation, including cost, mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance repairs, flight time, etc. 
• Coordinate and fly marijuana missions (seasonally); give court testimony in relation to missions. Patrol assigned areas to detect illicit activities. 
• Oversee and participate in the maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft. Oversee fueling or aircraft. 
• May prepare on-call and regular work schedules. 

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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