Aircraft Pilot - Metropolitan Water District - Parker Dam, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 830 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
AIRCRAFT PILOT
The Metropolitan Water District's Water System Operations Group currently has one (1) opening for an Aircraft Pilot at our Gene Pumping Plant located in Parker Dam, California, on the California/Arizona border.
JOB SUMMARY
Metropolitan has two aircraft, a Beechcraft Baron 58 and a Cessna 208 Caravan. The Pilot will operate, schedule, and supervise maintenance of Metropolitan aircraft in order to provide personnel with timely, safe, and efficient air transportation. Provide emergency response, patrol, aerial photography, and public relations inspection trip services in support of regular and emergency operations. Transport equipment, materials, and supplies as needed. During 'non-flying' hours, duties for this position include updating logs, processing transportation orders, processing flight requests, completing expense reports, assisting with budgeting, arranging/assisting with passenger ground transportation, and other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
* Operate aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to provide safe and efficient transportation for individuals conducting Metropolitan business.
* Coordinate maintenance and inspections to maximize availability, reliability, and safety of aircraft and to ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Evaluate the condition of aircraft and equipment. Recommend replacements or upgrades as required to maintain efficient and safe aircraft operation.
* Schedule passenger and cargo flights to maximize efficient use of aircraft.
* Assist in the planning, development, and monitoring of aircraft operations and maintenance budget to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to established guidelines.
* Participate in (and successfully complete) annual training to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
* Maintain a high level of competence and safety as a pilot (while maintaining FAA currency).
* Provide support services to other functions by conducting routine and emergency surveillance of the distribution system, taking aerial photographs, and transporting water samples from the desert facilities to water quality laboratories for timely testing of samples.
* Conduct public relations inspection trips with government officials, media, or external agency representatives to represent Metropolitan's interests in a positive manner.
* Perform other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
A combination of education and experience as a commercial pilot of single and multi-engine aircraft totaling 6 years,
AND
2,500 hours as pilot in command, of which 500 hours must be in multi-engine aircraft,
AND
250 hours as pilot in command within the last 12 months.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
The following are required at time of application:
* Commercial Pilot's License for single engine (land)
* Airline Transport License (multi-engine)
* A valid driver's license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class C or higher. A driver's license is necessary as this position requires driving during the course of employment.
* FAA Class II Airman's Medical Certificate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
* Aircraft operations (E)
* Aircraft instrumentation (systems) (E)
* Short take-off and landing techniques (E)
* Weather forecasting and interpretation (E)
* FAA regulations (E)
* Aircraft maintenance (J)
Skill and ability to:
* Operate Beechcraft Baron and Cessna 208 or comparable aircraft
* Operate aircraft navigational and communication equipment on single and multi-engine aircraft
* Conduct problem-solving related to aircraft operations, flight scheduling, and planning
* Climb, crawl, squat, kneel, reach and/or twist body in cramped quarters
* Lift, push, pull and/or carry objects in excess of 50 pounds in weight
* Communicate technical information to air traffic control personnel
* Read and interpret instruments, diagrams, weather, and air navigational charts
* Develop flight plans and schedule aircraft
BENEFITS
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision
* Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* Excellent working environment
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected]
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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