The North Slope Borough Search and Rescue Department, located in Barrow Alaska, is currently seeking a pilot to join our dynamic team. Operations are conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 and primarily involve Medevac, Direct Support, Emergency, and Search and Rescue missions. NSBSAR has been providing SAR/Medevac services to communities north of the Brooks Range since 1972 within a territory encompassing approximately 96,000 square miles of arctic tundra. Pilots average 150-250 flight hours a year in both FW and RW combined. Pilots either serve as (PIC-FW, SIC-RW) (PIC-RW, SIC-FW) or in some cases PIC in both FW and RW. Previous PC24, King Air, and/or Sikorsky S92 experience is strongly preferred but not required. Dual-rated pilots are strongly preferred but not required. NVG and austere/arctic environment experience preferred. Experience operating modern automated cockpits (TAA) is required.
Fleet: Pilatus PC-24, Beechcraft King Air 350 CER Proline 21, Sikorsky S92, Bell 412
Summary or Purpose:
Serves as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-command in Borough aircraft; safely pilots assigned aircraft to and from destinations, and for search, rescue, and medevac missions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Serve as a pilot for the Search & Rescue Department; flies aircraft as assigned under visual and instrument flight conditions.
- Perform preflight duties to include visual inspection of the aircraft, checking weather conditions, and filing flight plans.
- Perform post-flight duties upon arrival at destination; secure aircraft; ensure maintenance issues are noted.
- Monitor and review trends in search, rescue, and emergency services, and recommend operational and procedural improvements.
- May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays, and weekends and may be subject to 24-hour on-call status.
- Respect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all the department missions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Location: Barrow, Alaska
Rotational Schedule: 14 Days ON/14 Days OFF.
Rotation Travel: Travel is provided To/From Barrow from Anchorage on Alaska Airlines. Employees are responsible for any travel costs beyond these domiciles.
Pay Range: Starting $102,870 -$136,673 based on experience with annual pay raises. Most candidates with the required experience will qualify on the high side of the pay range. Overtime and holiday pay in addition to base pay. Pay and total compensation improvements are being strongly considered but not guaranteed.
BENEFITS:
PERS with 5% matching (similar to 401k), 401A, 457, three weeks paid vacation, long-term/short-term disability, and annual pay increases based on performance. Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums are provided at no cost to employees and their dependents.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of NSB Search & Rescue Department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
- Knowledge of Borough, State, and Federal flight rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of search and rescue principles, Alaska geography and topography, and procedures for deployment of personnel and equipment in emergency situations.
- Skill in safely piloting assigned aircraft for search and rescue and medevac missions.
Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
- High school graduate or G.E.D/or a combination of 12 years of education and work-related experience.
- Four years of work experience as a Pilot, which includes at least 3000 hours of total flight time and 500 hours of Arctic or remote area flying experience.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane multi-engine land and instrument rating; or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with rotorcraft helicopter and instrument rating.
- Must be able to attain both multi-engine land and rotorcraft helicopter ratings within 12 months from the date of hire.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with either airplane multi-engine land or rotorcraft helicopter ratings.
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate and maintain FAA First Class Medical Certificate annually;
- FCC Radio Permit;
- Ability to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the 6-month probationary period.
- 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.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures; work is also performed in an airplane and helicopter, and involves attention to detail, long hours, long periods without breaks, and independent judgment as to the safety of the flight conditions.
- Must meet standards for visual acuity, and speak effectively in a clear, understandable voice.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery, and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.
- Must have the ability to occasionally reach and lift 35 lbs. above the shoulders.
- Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. in and out of aircraft.
- Must have the ability to frequently close and open aircraft doors.
- Must have the ability to frequently climb, kneel, bend, and twist in order to perform daily preflight of aircraft assigned.
