Sheriffs Helicopter Pilot - 20k Sign-on Bonus! - Santa Rosa, California

Company/Organization: County of Sonoma

Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 11/30/2024

Description:

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Helicopter Unit is now hiring! Starting salary up to $76.02/hour ($158,662.86/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* Plus, a $20,000 signing bonus

Precision Reference Vertical "Long-line" Pilot-In-Command Experience Required.

Hiring Incentives

The Sheriff's Office is currently offering a $20,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service. Other incentives that may be offered if applicable include:

• Advanced paid vacation and/or sick leave (up to 24 hours per leave type)
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000

What You Bring

As the ideal candidate for this position, you possess:

• Extensive rotary wing aviation experience with regard to law enforcement and search and rescue operations
• Exceptional vertical reference long-line experience
• Experience with night vision goggle operations and/or FAA Night Vision Goggle (NVG) PIC endorsement
• Connections with the aviation industry through staying informed of the latest safety occurrences with similar aircraft, best industry safety practices, and fly neighborly techniques
• Aircraft maintenance knowledge
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and public speaking skills
• Critical thinking skills with a common-sense approach
• The ability to work closely with unit crew members during day-to-day operations, as well as familiarity with CRM (Crew Resource Management)
• Situational awareness with the ability to perform duties in complex, rapidly evolving situations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Positive attitude and a desire to learn as well as a willingness to pass on knowledge and experience

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now

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