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Duke Energy Helicopter Operations Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Job Summary
The Helicopter Operations Specialist supports the Company’s production and maintenance of reliable power by conducting helicopter power line construction and maintenance. This role will perform the following duties: Helicopter Camera Operator, Helicopter Hoist Operator, and ground-based support for helicopter construction projects (rigging, landing zone selection and preparation to ensure safe operations beneath and around helicopters). This role applies applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 91 and Part 133 regulations; safe work practices in helicopter external load operations including construction/maintenance standards, methods, techniques, tools and equipment as they relate to helicopter work methods within the utility (electric generation, transmission, and distribution environment), along with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Performs as the Helicopter Camera Operator on Duke Energy Helicopters for scheduled and non-scheduled patrol and reconnaissance flights capturing HD Video, Pictures, IR and LiDAR. Processed High Definition Data as required. Performs and or coordinates the required maintenance and software updates on the Camera.
Performs as the Helicopter Hoist Operator on Duke Energy Helicopters for power line construction work. Hoisting Linemen and or equipment as needed for power line construction and or other projects on the Duke Energy System.
Finalizes job site readiness, develops and submits the Congested Area Plan (CAP) to the Chief Pilot for approval, ensures that applicable permits are filed and approved, consults with client work crews and coordinates external-load equipment, rigging, and ground support requirements. Supports the Helicopter Pilot during field operations with ground coordination and aircraft fueling on site. Transports aircraft fuel to/from work site (requires Class A w/Hazmat).
Maintain long line rigging, harness equipment, Hoist and supplies in a manner that promotes safety and effective industry best-practice field operations.
Basic/Required
- High School/GED
Preferred Qualifications
Sensor Operator experience.
Prior experience as a utility industry crewmember, Helicopter Operations Specialist or applicable similar rotor-wing operational experience.
Recent experience conducting operations in the Wire Environment.
Familiarity with and use of various PC software applications to include (but not limited to): MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Sharepoint
Post flight processing of video/data, and thorough understanding of sensor theory applications.
Knowledge and demonstrated practice of Crew Resource Management (CRM) in an active aviation environment
3 or more years’ experience evaluating landing zones (LZ), offsite aircraft operating areas, and remote aircraft operations
Helicopter Camera Operator Experience
Helicopter Power line construction experience
Helicopter Hoist Operator experience
Thorough knowledge of FAR Part 133 (External-Load and Congested Area) Operations.
Intermediate-advanced knowledge of, and experience in industry-accepted best-practice approaches for the rigging of external loads to be lifted by helicopter. Includes demonstrating a thorough understanding of helicopter flight characteristics while performing external load operations
Flying in the Wire Environment Training.
Safety Management System experience.
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Operate Duke Energy helicopters across the Duke Energy system: NC, SC, FL, IN, OH, KY, TN
Be available to fly Mon-Friday 8am to 5pm (unless the schedule changes)
Be on call for weekend duty once every 4 weeks
Specific Requirements
- Hold (or obtain within 12 months of employment) a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with HAZMAT, Cargo Tank, and Air Brakes endorsements
Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, January 17, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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