Duke Energy Utility Aviation is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Pilot responsible for independently executing complex missions as Pilot in Command, including precision external load and hoist operations
Job Summary
Duke Energy Utility Aviation is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Pilot responsible for independently executing complex missions as Pilot in Command, including precision external load and hoist operations.
The role involves performing scheduled and non-scheduled power and gas line patrols, storm response, and ensuring safe and efficient flight operations in compliance with all governing regulations.
Responsibilities include supervising aircraft and crew, providing training, assisting with the Aviation Safety Management System, and offering guidance to management based on industry knowledge.
Matching Summary
Duke Energy Utility Aviation is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Pilot responsible for independently executing complex missions as Pilot in Command, including precision external load and hoist operations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Precision helicopter external load missions
Hoist operations
Power and gas line patrol
Storm response operations
FAA Part 133 compliance
Nice-to-have
Effective communication skills
Leadership and training abilities
Risk assessment and analysis
Key Requirements
Minimum 12 years related work experience
High School / GED
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) helicopter rating
Instrument Rating
5,000 hours PIC Rotorcraft-Helicopter
1000 hours of Vertical Reference
Low Level Flying in the Wire Environment experience
Human External Cargo (HEC) Experience
H145 or twin-engine helicopter experience
Hoist Experience
Airframe and Power Plant License
Twelve (12) years of pilot experience
4,000 hours Rotorcraft-Helicopter
500 hours of Vertical Reference
Helicopter Construction Experience near and around power lines
Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate
First or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate
Current FAA Proficiency Check (Bi-Annual Flight Review)