HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF

JOB TITLE:                 PILOT (SWORN OR CIVILIAN)
BUREAU:                    OPERATIONS
SUPERVISED BY:      SPECIALIZED OPERATIONS LIEUTENANT
PAY GRADE:              53                                    CREATED:
FLSA STATUS:           NON-EXEMPT                REVISED:


CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under the general supervision of the Division Commander of the Operations Support Section, the Pilot performs highly responsible, technical work of above average difficulty. Work involves surveillance, transporting personnel or prisoners, training, search & rescue, and assisting road deputies. Direction is received in the form of suggestions and general outlines with only the more important assignments being reviewed by periodic conferences. Performs other duties as requested.

[NOTE]: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for pre-flight, pre-weather, and post-flight checks.
• Operates both fixed and rotary wing aircraft with proficiency.
• Responsible for air transport of personnel on county business; responsible for prisoner transport.
• Be aware of aircraft status at all times.
• Responsible for search & rescue missions; assist road deputies when necessary.
• Aerial surveillance and general patrol.
• File flight plans where applicable; files reports as necessary.
• Makes final determination as to the execution of an assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

• Must already be Florida Law Enforcement Certified (Sworn Only)
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of flight experience.
• Must have obtained a total of 1000 hours flight time, to include both fixed and rotary wing.
• Must possess current and valid first or second class medical.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
• Knowledge of radio procedures; skill in the use of radio equipment.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Ability to fly at night as well as during the day.
• Ability to make sound judgments based on past experiences and knowledge.
• Ability to conduct periodic inspections to ensure safety and air-worthiness of all aircraft.
• Ability to adhere to all Federal Aviation Regulations.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• 20/20 Vision (with or without correction).
• Ability to hear normal language level (with or without correction).
• Ability to crawl ten (10) yards.
• Ability to drag, lift or carry 150 pounds 25 feet. 
• Ability to run 100 yards unassisted.
• Ability to scale a five  (5) foot fence. 
• Ability to walk unassisted.
• Manual dexterity.
• Normal color perception.