Helicopter Pilot (Pso) C - 514829

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Flies helicopters in support of TVA`s helicopter-oriented programs: transmission line patrols; detailed aerial line inspections; rights of way inspections; infrared inspections; various aerial surveys; economic development; environmental monitoring; executive transportation; powerline construction; and aerial photography.

Flies helicopters at low altitudes to accomplish all programs, often landing in confined and unimproved areas with heavily loaded aircraft at generation plants and economic development sites. On transmission line patrols, detailed aerial and rights of way inspections, flies helicopter close enough to permit a trained observer to conduct a thorough inspection.

Flies helicopters with a photographer on aerial photo missions, often hovering out of ground effect for periods of time.

Pilots helicopters transporting industrial development prospects to and on industrial sites.

For all missions, conducts safety briefings; plans flight schedules and refueling stops; performs preflight and post flight inspections, and continually checks mechanical condition of both the helicopters and accessories.

Pilots helicopters in support of new line construction and maintenance of transmission lines and structures. Hauls external loads; transports and sets poles; strings rope, wire and cable on transmission poles and structures.

Periodically conducts safety classes for other TVA helicopter pilots.

Supervision Received:

Supervision and guidance are provided by the Helicopter Services` Manager and/or the Chief Pilot. This supervision and guidance is generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines, and work priorities. Pilot plans and executes the work with minimal supervision and in accordance with TVA`s Helicopter Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airman`s Information Manual, and EPA guidelines.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific):

Pilot is skilled at flying turbine helicopters exhibiting proficiency in low level operations including external loads and possesses piloting skills to accomplish all TVA helicopter aviation programs

Possesses knowledge to calculate weight and balance for all load configurations.

Is able to safely negotiate landings into and takeoffs out of confined areas with optimum passenger, cargo, and fuel loads.

Has the ability to safely manage missions requiring extra passengers and equipment and has the ability to approve landing/loading sites, train passengers and crews on operations and safety, and all the while conducting all missions within the limits of the helicopter being flown.

Understands, interprets, and utilizes data from weather reports and is capable of making quick and sound decisions which affect the safety of an operation.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard):

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

High school education with some college or equivalent in experience required. Must have a Commercial Pilot License with Rotor-Craft-Helicopter Rating and hold a current Class II Medical Certificate. Instrument rating, Airline Transport Pilot, or Certified Fight Instructor ratings are desirable.

Must have a minimum of 2500 hours helicopter time with at least 1000 hours of that time in turbine powered helicopters. Also must have a minimum of 500 hours in types of helicopters flown by TVA`s Helicopter Services.

Must have experience flying in the wire environment.

Must demonstrate physical ability and agility to climb on top of helicopters in order to properly conduct preflight and post flight inspections.

Because of weight limitations on TVA`s small turbine helicopters, pilot must maintain weight to be no more than 220 pounds in order carry an optimum payload and insure aircraft safety margins when configured with a full complement of passengers/equipment, landing/taking off from confined areas, and hovering during inspections.