This position is located in the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary, Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Alaska Regional Office, Aviation Safety Compliance (ASC) division, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Salary-$109,774-$190,016/year
This position is being advertised for both Anchorage, AK and Boise, ID duty locations.
At the full performance level GS-13 the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Evaluates the capabilities of private contractors to perform point-to-point, investigation, special use and precision reconnaissance flights and issues initial qualification cards for mission specific applications, of which, requires advanced pilot skills and maneuvers.
2. Provides technical aviation assistance to the Department of Interior's Bureaus and Offices for evolving or changing programs that require aircraft support.
3. Maintains a program of recurring visits involving personal contacts with Bureau personnel supervising operations and aviation operators providing contractual services.
4. Evaluates qualifications of employees responsible for management and technical supervision of aircraft operations, capability of management's control of aircraft operations, government and operator working relationships, and level of user-Bureau satisfaction with services provided by OAS.
5. Leads or conducts surveillance and inspection of DOI's fleet aircraft and contractor maintenance facilities, to ensure compliance with department regulations, contract specifications, and quality control plans.
6. Serves as the Team Member for the aircraft rental agreement renewal process for all contractor and cooperating Federal, State, and local agency aviation operations for an assigned geographical area.
7. Serves as the point of contact for arranging the inspection and coordinating with OAS authorized inspectors and the Forest Service.
Requirements:
A valid state driver's license is required to drive to various field locations as required.
Valid second-class (or greater) medical certificate.
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter ratings.
Applicants who possess an alternate Flight Instructor Certificate rating, i.e., a Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane ratings, may be considered; however, appropriate Rotorcraft Helicopter ratings must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Failure to obtain the required certification may result in termination.
Possess a Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating with Instrument or Airline Transport Pilot with Helicopter Rating.
No more than 2 flying accident in the last 5 years in which the applicant's error was involved.
Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
Possess 1200 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) time in category.
25 hours PIC night in category.
Minimum of 100 flight hours PIC Turbine Powered Helicopters.
