Relief Helicopter Crew Chief - Full-time
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, CA Irvine, California open_in_new |
About this job
The Air Operations section is recruiting for the position of Relief Helicopter Crew Chief to create a candidate pool list to fill future vacancies. Selected candidates will be assigned to a 4/10 work schedule to complete the required training. The training will consist of duties and responsibilities of a Helicopter Crew Chief. Once trained and qualified, personnel will be eligible to work as a Helicopter Crew Chief. As openings permit, selected candidates will be administratively assigned to the Air Operations section for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Air Operation personnel work on a 48/96 schedule.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Recruitment Closes: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon)
- Orientation/Prep-Days: March 2, 3, and 5, 2026
- Oral Interviews: Week of March 9, 2026
- Helicopter Crew Chief Academy: TBD
If there is a change in the recruitment process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.
Position DutiesTo view the "Relief Crew Chiefs/Helicopter Program” agreement, please click on the following link and refer to Appendix F-6 on page 147: .
Minimum Qualifications- Current OCFA Fire Captain
- Three (3) years of experience as an OCFA Fire Captain
- Rescue Systems 1 or CSFM Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- Swift Water Rescue Technician 1 or CSFM Water Rescue Technician
- Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290) Certificate
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic Air Operations (S-270)
- Helicopter Crew Member (S-271)
- Aviation Training at : A-100, A-103, A-109, A-110, A-112, A-115, A-200, A-202, A-203, A-204, A-205, A-209
- NCWG Standards for Helicopter Operations (Chapters 2, 3 and 4)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
To apply, go to . Interested personnel are to submit the following:
- Online application
- Memo of Interest
The following certificates MUST be attached to online application:
- Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290)
- Rescue Systems 1 or CSFM Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- Swift Water Rescue Technician 1 or CSFM Water Rescue Technician
All materials must be submitted with your online application by the close of this recruitment at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, January 12, 2026.
QUESTIONS
Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Fire Battalion Chief Dan Dufrene at (949) 919-1869.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH NEOGOV
Please contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at or (714) 573-6807 if you are experiencing any difficulties completing your application or uploading your attachments.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULING/SELECTION PROCESS
If there is a change in the scheduling or selection process, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates.
NOTE
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without prior notice.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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