Sheriff Aircraft Pilot
Kern CountyHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
- Valid FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
- Valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
- For helicopters: FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating, 2000 hours PIC helicopter flight time, and 500 hours in medium turbine powered helicopters.
- For fixed-wing: FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Airplane-Multi Engine Land rating, 1500 hours PIC airplane, and 200 hours in PIC category and class.
- Certified Flight Instructor with Rotorcraft-Helicopter endorsement.
- Night Vision Goggle Instructor endorsement.
- Experience in vertical reference and external load operations.
- Certified Flight Instructor Airplane and Instrument Flight Instructor Airplane (CFII).
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Participation in a culture of innovation and growth.
- Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plans.
The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides. Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most. We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.