Reference #: 101083FirstEnergy

　　About the Opportunity

　　This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

　　We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence.Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

　　Responsibilities include:Ensuring that all flights to which they are assigned are operated in a manner consistent with FirstEnergy goals.Assisting in developing aircraft checklists and standard operating proceduresParticipating in all required approved training programs for the operator's flight crewsFollowing directives and notices issued to the flight crews as requiredEnsuring that all aerodromes and routes assigned to them are operationally suitable and meet company requirementsParticipating in the FirstEnergy SMS SystemMaintaining a working knowledge of FirstEnergy Operating Procedures Ensuring that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable aerodrome or heliport, when a flight crewmember's capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygenResponsibility for operational controlResponsibility for the security of the aircraft during its operationChecking and assessing weather and all applicable NOTAMs where availableDetermining fuel, oil and oxygen requirementsDetermining the aircraft weight/mass and balance limitsEnsuring that all flight planning requirements have been metEnsuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation and operational information specified are onboard the aircraftCompleting an aircraft pre-flight inspection as per the aircraft flight manual, before each departureBriefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specifiedOperating the aircraft in accordance with procedures and aircraft limitationsCompleting all post flight duties as specified in the company operations manual, recording flight times and aircraft effectsQualifications Include:High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred100 hours of utility, military or medical helicopter operations experience is requiredMinimum 2 years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience will include aviation experience within a wire environment (utility, military, helicopter air ambulance operations) along with the ability to think strategically.Holds an FAA Commercial Helicopter License with an instrument ratingProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Able to understand the business criticality of their roles, the impact to each of the FirstEnergy stakeholders, and develop business cases for strategic initiativesInnovative thinking to forge new concepts and facilitates unique creative solutions to risks. Ability to align utility aviation asset risk management with other business unit leader's individual strategic goalsSuperior written and verbal communication skillsProject management, risk management, or continuous improvement program experience is desiredAble to work with multiple business entities and individuals at all levels across the organizationUnderstanding of the power industry, to include grid layout, transmission, patrol operations, vegetation control, and storm response are desired, but not requiredFocus on risk management goal development is highly desiredRequires extensive travel

　　All employees must have n account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs.If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

　　FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with adisability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.