The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a highly motivated, professional, and safety-oriented Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilot to support airborne flight operations throughout Flagler County. The selected candidate will operate agency rotary-wing aircraft in support of patrol operations, search and rescue missions, tactical response, aerial surveillance, disaster response, suspect apprehension, criminal investigations, and emergency public safety aviation missions.

Helicopter Pilot Responsibilities:

• Operates agency helicopter during law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety missions;
• Conducts pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with FAA regulations and agency policy;
• Maintains operational readiness of assigned aircraft, avionics systems, mission equipment, cameras, radios, and support equipment;
• Conducts airborne patrol and rapid-response aviation missions in support of countywide law enforcement operations;
• Coordinates flight operations with Communications personnel, incident commanders, patrol supervisors, and mutual aid agencies;
• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, air traffic control instructions, and agency flight procedures;
• Monitors weather conditions, airspace restrictions, NOTAMs, TFRs, and operational hazards;
• Conducts aerial surveillance, thermal imaging operations, search missions, perimeter containment, pursuit monitoring, and tactical support missions;
• Operates aviation navigation systems, airborne camera systems, moving map displays, mission planning systems, and communications equipment;
• Supports search and rescue operations involving missing persons, fleeing suspects, maritime incidents, and natural disaster events;
• Supports crime scene documentation and aerial photography missions;
• Assists in large-scale event security operations and emergency management missions;          
• Deploys rapidly during critical incidents including barricaded subjects, active threats, manhunts, and natural disasters;
• Participates in safety meetings, operational briefings, and after-action reviews;
• Maintains required certifications, qualifications, and training standards;
• Maintains mission logs, maintenance records, and operational documentation;
• Completes reports, flight logs, evidence documentation, and operational summaries accurately and in a timely manner;
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement information;
• Assists with equipment inventories, maintenance tracking, and operational readiness inspections;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.