CHIEF PILOT PUBLIC WORKS
Charleston County Government North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management, Public Works, Transportation or Transit
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: May 22, 2025
Job Description:
CHIEF PILOT PUBLIC WORKS
Description
DescriptionCharleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and Paid Maternity and Parental leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!
The Chief Pilot will manage aerial operations for the Mosquito Control Flight program and all related sustainment operations; supervise flight, maintenance, and air support personnel as well as fixed wing aerial support contract personnel; and oversee all mechanical work on helicopters. He/She will perform pilot-in-command duties operating an MD500D helicopter to conduct aerial inspections and applications within Charleston County and/or other missions as required.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,965 (Dependent on applicant’s qualifications)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary functions of the Chief Pilot are to oversee and direct all aerial operations and personnel as well as perform pilot-in-command duties operating an MD500D helicopter. The chief pilot is responsible for planning, conducting, and assigning all duties associated with Mosquito Control aerial applications and inspection operations as well as servicing, repairing, and maintaining aircraft to ensure flight safety and compliance with FAA regulations. The chief pilot will be responsible for coordinating inspection and treatment activities, scheduling and coordinating aircraft, personnel, equipment and application of products to apply pesticides to chosen areas. The chief pilot must have all the aviation skills and credentials required, to operate an MD500D helicopter as the pilot-in-command ; inspecting potential mosquito breeding areas by helicopter; flying with aerial inspectors to inspect dredge disposal and other sites as well as aerial application operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires; FAA Commercial Pilot’s Certificate with helicopter and instrument rating; current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate; 3,000 hours total helicopter time; 2,000 hours turbine helicopter time; 1,500 hours pilot-in-command time; 400 hours MD500 series helicopters time; 200 hours aerial application time; valid driver’s license; understanding of industry safety and management systems; excellent communication and supervisory skills. Must obtain South Carolina Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator and Aerial Applicator license within one year of hire date, unless previously attained.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program