Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot

Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a pilot in support of conducting and completing FSG aviation missions and Mutual Aid Incidents
• Responsible for piloting state-owned and leased aircraft in support of the FSG
• Conduct regular preflight inspections of the aircraft before each use
• Operate aircraft safely and effectively at all times in accordance with current FAA regulations, FSG policies, and procedures
• Respond to request for aerial platform for photography
• Assist when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees
• Provide an aerial platform for security for state property, government officials, and dignitaries
• Maintain aircraft in a clean, safe and fully operational state. Recognizing and reporting any and all required maintenance or repair needs of the aircraft

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of the Federal Aviation Administration
• Knowledge of principles and techniques for operating fixed and rotary-winged aircraft
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective emergency management activities
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of organizational leadership
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and direct people
• Knowledge and understanding of communications and best practices
• Knowledge of computer-based report preparation and strategic planning
• Ability to operate desktop computer software and programs, maintaining databases and providing status reports as required
• Ability and skill to communicate effectively and professionally with governmental organizations and stakeholders, including public speaking and writing reports for public dissemination
• Ability and demonstrated skill in exercising good judgment in emergency/critical situations and ability to make decisions quickly
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to travel and/or work in a field environment during disaster conditions when necessary
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, tasking and/or priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing