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Job Summary   The STAR Flight Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) Captain position is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 during  Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations.  The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options for the completion of HAA flights as appropriate. As well, the STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will conduct Public Operations flights during the day, at night with the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG), and under both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions.  The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain shall maintain the highest level of situational awareness, professionalism, and serve as the team leader for all flight operations including the proper conduct of Crew Resource Management (CRM). The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will work collaboratively with medical team in the decision...

This recruitment is open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first application review date is August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm (noon).   The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Fire Helicopter Technician vacancy in the Air Operations Section. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.    CLASS SUMMARY: Incumbents are responsible for performing journey level helicopter mechanic duties, which includes maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing fire helicopters and ground support equipment.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Fire Helicopter Technician is the first level in a two-level helicopter mechanic series. The Fire Helicopter Technician is distinguished from the Senior Fire Helicopter Technician, which has lead responsibilities.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  ...

JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.   Fire Helicopter Pilot positions are responsible for the safe day-to-day operation of all San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Air Operations Section helicopters.  Air Operations Section Fire Helicopter Pilots will be assigned to a designated helibase for standby as a first responder resource available for emergency responses during daytime and night hours; pilot aircraft to emergency and non-emergency dispatch alarms involving City and County service flights; transport fire control workers to fires and fire-related work; transport fire medical personnel to medical emergencies; effect rescue and transportation of injured persons or patients to hospitals; communicate information obtained from aerial surveillance of fire activities and conditions; drop fire retardant chemicals or water in assigned fire suppression target areas; operate all special aircraft accessory...