Helicopter Pilot jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Helicopter Pilot is responsible for operation of helicopter. Ensures flight is conducted in the safest manner possible. Being a Helicopter Pilot determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations. Additionally, Helicopter Pilot requires 1,000 hours of helicopter flying time. May require an associate degree. Requires Commercial Pilot license for helicopters - CPL (H). Typically reports to a supervisor. Helicopter Pilot's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sheriff's Helicopter Mechanic - Inspector
  • County of Orange
  • Orange, CA FULL_TIME


  • SHERIFF'S HELICOPTER MECHANIC - INSPECTOR
     
    Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
     
    This recruitment is open to the public, on a continuous basis, until the needs of the Department have been met.  Please be advised this recruitment may close at 11:59 p.m. any day of the week and it is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately. 
    In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
     
    Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.00% increase
    Effective June 27, 2025 – 3.75% increase 

    Applicants must be available to regularly be on call, work weekends, evenings and holidays.
     
    RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION
    This recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a current vacancy in the class of Sheriff's Helicopter Mechanic - Inspector.
       
    THE DIVISION
    The Special Operations Division provides protection to all residents and guests of the County from all forms of terrorism, disasters, and critical incidents. The Special Operations Division responds to incidents in a prompt professional manner, with integrity and vigilance in safeguarding the community.
     
    The Aviation Support Unit provides effective airborne surveillance and patrol support for the citizens in Orange County. In addition, the Aviation Support Unit provides Search and Rescue and Air Rescue for all areas in the county.
     
    THE SHERIFF'S HELICOPTER MECHANIC - INSPECTOR is characterized by its responsibility for maintaining the County Helicopter for safety compliance, repairs, overhauls, and replacement of aircraft parts and components. The Helicopter Mechanic-Inspector will receive guidance from the Sheriff's Department Supervising Helicopter Mechanic.
     
    The Ideal Candidate:
    The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience as a helicopter mechanic. The candidate will be able to understand the maintenance flow of five helicopters and manage the workload to provide the maximum number of aircraft in service each day. In addition, the candidate must be able to adapt to changing mission requirements and on occasion work a longer than 40-hour work week.
     
    Desirable Qualifications:
    The desirable qualifications for this position are three (3) years’ experience on the Airbus AS350 (H125) Helicopter and the Bell UH-1H Helicopter. The candidate should also have experience with Turbomeca and Honeywell Turbine Engines. Another desirable qualification is the completion of the Goodrich Hoist Mechanic Course.
     
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
      
    General Knowledge of
     
    • Operating principles of Turbomeca Turbine engines and mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
         
    • State and federal safety specifications and inspections requirements
         
    • Proper use of tools and equipment in work areas
         
    • Preventive maintenance procedures, repair, and overhaul practices
         
    • Methods, tools, materials, equipment, and procedures used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of helicopter components and operation systems
         
    • Basic welding techniques
         
    • Record keeping procedures  
    Ability to
     
    • Safely operate work-related equipment and tools including vibration analyzer, bar field tester, shear, bender, welding equipment, and other hand power tools and measuring devices
         
    • Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul helicopter equipment
         
    • Forecast parts usage costs
         
    • Coordinate major repairs with vendors
         
    • Accurately diagnose the nature, extent, and cause of equipment problems
         
    • Read and interpret specifications and determine effective troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance procedures
         
    • Research equipment and parts specifications and make necessary modifications
         
    • Complete inspection, service records, and flight logs
         
    • Understand and follow oral and written instructions, and safety rules and procedures
         
    • Interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
         
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious, and effective working relationships   
     
    Education and Experience:
    Three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of helicopters, two years of which must have been within the past three years, performing maintenance and alterations on turbine powered helicopters.
     
    Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passage of the California High School Proficiency Test.
      
     License/Certification:
        
    • Valid California Driver's License by the date of appointment
    • Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant Certification by date of appointment. 
     
     Click here to view the class spec/job description.
     

    PLEASE NOTE: The competencies listed above will be used to select the ideal candidate. Your application and answers to the supplemental questions should be descriptive, concise and highlight the areas you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific competencies listed above.

    Special Requirements 
    Must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner and have no prior felony convictions. Incumbents may be required to return to work during non-business hours to perform emergency maintenance or repair.
     
    Background screening includes completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
     
    PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS 
     
    Physical and Mental Requirements 
    Positions in this class typically require body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, grasp, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach overhead in rugged conditions, drive a vehicle, lift up to 25 pounds, push and pull up to over 100 pounds, and perform other strenuous work. Positions must possess vision efficient to read standard size text and a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandable in person to individuals and groups, and over the telephone; and possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, tools, and specialized equipment. Positions may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Frequent decision making and concentration; occasional public contact; occasional working alone.
     
    Environmental and Working Conditions 
    Work involves exposure to dangerous machinery, hazardous chemicals, extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, and potential physical harm. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, gases, oils, workspace restrictions, intense noise, and travel.
     
    SELECTION PROCEDURES
     
    Human Resources |Minimum Qualifications
     Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
     
    Application Appraisal Panel |Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer): An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen all application materials and rate for job knowledge, competencies and related experience described above. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.) 
     
    Qualification Appraisal Panel |Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
     
    Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

    Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
    The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here(Download PDF reader) to review the policy.  

    ELIGIBLE LIST
    After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.
     
    HOW TO APPLY
    Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Mary Felix at (714) 834-5857 or email at mfelix@ocsheriff.gov
      
     Click here for tips to complete your application.
     Please see below for important information regarding COVID 19 related requirements 
    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change.  The County of Orange is required to comply with any State or County Public Health Orders which may apply as follows: 
    • Workers who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, may be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
    • Workers who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, may be required to provide proof of vaccination.  (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted worker will be required to mask and undergo weekly COVID-10 testing.)
    The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Order.  You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.  

    EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in your application and use only one email account.
     
    NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
     
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

    For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Paige West at (714) 834-5859 or email at pwest@ocsheriff.gov
    Click here to view the OC Sheriff's Department website

    Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, enc ourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Supervisory Aircraft Pilot
  • U.S. Army Reserve Command
  • Los Alamitos, CA FULL_TIME
  • About the Position: This position is with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Los Alamitos West located at Los Alamitos, California.
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Security Officer - Secret Clearance
  • Allied Universal®
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers t...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Hardware Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
  • APR Consulting
  • Azusa, CA
  • An aerospace client is looking for a Hardware Engineer who conducts research, design, development, and testing of inform...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr. IT Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret Clearance
  • Spacex
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciti...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales and Dealer Support
  • Robinson Helicopter
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the leader in global light helicopter sales, seeks a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales and Dealer Support
  • Robinson Helicopter
  • Torrance, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the leader in global light helicopter sales, seeks a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales and Dealer Support
  • Robinson Helicopter
  • West Covina, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the leader in global light helicopter sales, seeks a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales and Dealer Support
  • Robinson Helicopter
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the leader in global light helicopter sales, seeks a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales and Dealer Support
  • Robinson Helicopter
  • Whittier, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the leader in global light helicopter sales, seeks a ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana /ˌsæntə ˈænə/ (Spanish for "Saint Anne") is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2011 population at 329,427, making Santa Ana the 57th most-populous city in the United States. Santa Ana is in Southern California, adjacent to the Santa Ana River, about 10 miles (16 km) from the coast. Founded in 1869, the city is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area, the second largest metropolitan area in the United States, with almost 18 million residents in 2010. Santa Ana is a ...
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What does a Helicopter Pilot do?

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During training, army helicopter pilots receive substantial instruction in the care and operation of the helicopter.
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Not exactly! You will most likely make less money as a flight instructor than you would as a pilot.
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If you would like to become a professional helicopter pilot, you will then go on to earn a commercial license.
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