Aviator

Schedule: Full-time

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Aviator within the Division of Wildlife headquartered at ODNR Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit Division of Wildlife.

What you will do…

Serves as pilot-in-command and performs programmatic aviation activities (e.g., wildlife aerial survey and surveillance) statewide for the Division of Wildlife

Works with Aviation and Research Administrators to plan, coordinate, and conduct all fish, wildlife, and law enforcement missions requiring multiengine fixed wing aircraft and/or helicopters

Pilots fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft in support of agency operations

Maintains flight records and logbooks and performs post maintenance functional check flights

Plans, manages, and schedules cyclical and emergency maintenance for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft

Starting hourly pay of $40.59/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $59.70/hr

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees Department of Administrative Services

Completion of undergraduate core program in aviation or related field of study AND Commercial pilots certificate with multi-engine & instrument ratings AND Current FAA class II Medical Certificate AND Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft, Helicopter rating & flight hours experience commensurate with helicopter ratings & flight hours experience assigned per approved Position Description on file.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Aviation, Technical Skills: Wildlife, Communications, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration