Helicopter Pilot is responsible for operation of helicopter. Ensures flight is conducted in the safest manner possible. Being a Helicopter Pilot determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations. Additionally, Helicopter Pilot requires 1,000 hours of helicopter flying time. May require an associate degree. Requires Commercial Pilot license for helicopters - CPL (H). Typically reports to a supervisor. Helicopter Pilot's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION
PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855
406.675.2700
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT FAX: 406.226.2562
CSKT Website: csktribes.org
E-mail: cory.clairmont@cskt.org
****V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T****
TITLE: Fire Helicopter Squad Leader (FHSL)
Furloughable
LOCATION: Forestry-Division of Fire
SALARY: $19.29 per hour including benefits
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and is
subject to random alcohol and drug testing. The successful applicant if not already employed by the
Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and will be required to serve a six-month probationary period.
DUTIES:
Fire Suppression:
includes: direct/indirect fireline construction, finding hot spots, backfiring/burnout, water delivery systems and application,
tree and brush felling and removal, blackline and mop-up operations, gridding and patrol. Distributes and controls work
assignments among employees; assures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks; maintains work notes and records; makes
reports on work accomplishments; ensures that the work is carried out safely; reports on performance problems and issues.
determines suppression tactics, directs squad members, communicates with dispatch, and completes fire reports. May serve in
other fireline and helicopter management positions per red card qualifications.
Instruction:
Monitors and records pilot flight and duty time, aircraft flight time, fuel truck activity, squad member time etc.
of and power tools, hoses, chemicals, and hydraulic systems. Observes, corrects and evaluates squad skills. Explains fire
behavior characteristics, safety regulations, and work procedures.
personnel, provides instructions or training; monitors work in progress; insures equipment and materials are available; resolves
problems encountered; and reports to the supervisor about the work, personnel, and problems encountered.
Helicopter Operations:
calculations are accurate to meet helicopter weight limitations and safety guidelines. Gives oral briefings to pilots. Passengers
and other personnel outlining general mission parameters/conditions and safety considerations. Prepares external helicopter
loads, water buckets, and rigging; performs ground and hover hook-ups to the helicopter.
Helispot Manager, provides wind indicators, fire extinguishers, landing are markers, fueling areas, helicopter marshalling,
personnel and cargo organization, pilot and passenger briefings. Communicates with pilots through radio and/or hand signals.
fire, ordering additional resources and communicating with fire dispatch on mission status.
Additional Duties:
monitoring system by establishing and monitoring index plots in a variety of fuel/vegetation types, and training other to do the
same. Enters and trains other in entry of data into computer analysis programs.
analysis. May assist in identification of grasses, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Assists in the data collection for fuels projects.
cutting vegetation through mechanical means, e.g., chainsaw, etc.
facilities; mowing grass and trimming shrubs; and performing trail maintenance and building maintenance duties, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION)
his/her duties. The incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license and meet the requirements of the BIA Motor Vehicle
Operation Policy.
is responsible for keeping oneself drug-free, for demonstrating knowledge of agency drug abuse policy and procedures. Must
be aware and alert to the symptoms and signs of drug abuse and change in behavior; reports appearances of unusual action to
responsible official. Encourages peer discussion groups and outreach to available resources; as appropriate, suggests to the
supervisor improvements in the workplace to enhance a drug-free environment, including willingness to help bring out positive
change.
Work Capacity Test at the arduous level annually.
o Primary Core Qualification: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
o BIA Exclusive Use Position Qualification: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
o BIA Exclusive Use Position Qualification: Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
o Additional Required Qualification: Faller 2 (FAL2)
o Additional Required Training: S-290, “Intermediate Fire Behavior”
**Request a copy of the position description for full details**
SUBMIT:
1. Completed Tribal employment application. (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the
official tribal application).
2. Certified copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates.
3. Proof of a valid driver’s license.
4. Tribal enrollment verification if enrolled in a federally recognized other than CSKT.
5. If you are claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the application.
SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, P.O. Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone 406.675.2700, ext.
1040.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Todd Couture, Helicopter Foreman @ 406.675.2700, ext. 6455.
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