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Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Philadelphia, PA

$90K - $113K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Air Methods

NJ

$93K - $116K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Air Methods

Helicopter Pilot

Philadelphia, PA

$90K - $113K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

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Deputy Chief Aviation Officer - Fixed Wing

Texas A&M Forest Service

College Station, TX

$8K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Texas A&M University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 537 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Chief Aviation Officer - Fixed Wing

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Aviation Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position will provide leadership to the agency's aviation program in operations. This position will ensure safety, accountability and excellence in all fire suppression, all-risk and training missions. The Deputy Chief will recruit, retain and develop employees as well as keep the Chief Aviation Officer informed on all things impacting air operations. This position will also maintain oversight and accountability of budget.

Responsibilities:

-Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff and resources. Ensure aircraft are properly maintained and ready for all missions. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer and Division leadership on resource availability and positioning.

-Maintain oversight of all assigned operational budgets. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer, Division leadership on budgetary needs, both current and future.

-Ensure appropriate training, exercising and development programs are implemented and followed by staff.

-Maintain appropriate equipment and staffing levels on aircraft.

-Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

***This is an emergency response position. Long hours may be required to work long hours outside of the normal work week. Travel will be required.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Education: Masters degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study
Required Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years experience in fire and emergency response with a recognized response entity.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of fire suppression aircraft, operations, maintenance, policies and procedures. Knowledge of fire suppression strategies and tactics.

Required Abilities: Ability to lead others. Provide program oversight and manage budget. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.


Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment. Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) or Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG)

Preferred: NWCG Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS), NWCG Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD), Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or higher

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter and transcript (if applicable) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application. Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section. More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document. Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted. If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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