MSP PILOT II MSP HELICOPTER PILOT II

Introduction This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT restricted to current full-time, permanent and contractual Maryland State Police Employees only and full-time employees working with the Maryland State Police by contract. It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to list all experience fully and accurately may cause the candidate to be rejected. Grade

PILT 0002

Location of Position MSP, Trooper 6, Easton Section 9385 Jet Lane Easton, MD 21601 Main Purpose of Job A MSP Pilot II is responsible for full performance level of civilian helicopter aircraft pilot work in the MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). The pilot acts as the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft, ensuring all MSPAC and FAA regulations are followed, maintaining readiness, managing records, and coordinating with second-in-command, medical personnel, and passengers. Position Duties Provides guidance to the MSP Pilot I and any other pilot classification acting as second-in-command (SIC) regarding aircraft operations, MSP and Aviation Command operational procedures, and FAA rules and regulations. Briefs crew members and passengers on aircraft protocol. Flies authorized Aviation Command Aircraft as PIC or SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law‑enforcement related missions. Conducts pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections in accordance with Aviation Command and FAA regulations and standards. Performs maintenance functions including cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs. Performs routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities. Operates specialized flight‑related equipment, such as tow motors. Makes go/no‑go flight decisions concerning weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations. Completes paperwork required by the Aviation Command and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents. Completes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA regulations. Performs other related duties. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two thousand helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot. Notes on Qualifications Twelve hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot and three years of experience piloting Aviation Command’s aircraft may be substituted for the required experience. Fifteen hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours, three hundred of which consists of piloting Aviation Command’s aircraft may be substituted for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non‑commissioned officer in Naval Aviation Pilot classifications or Rotary Wing Aviator, Pilot, or Pilots/Naval Flight Officers specialty codes in the Piloting field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience. Selective Qualifications Must have two thousand (2,000) helicopter flight hours as an FAA certified pilot. Preferred Qualifications Turbine Experience. Twin Turbine Experience. Limitations on Selection Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter or FAA Commercial Airplane multi‑engine certification. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter or Instrument Airplane Rating as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Command. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications FAA Commercial Helicopter or FAA Commercial Airplane multi‑engine certification. FAA 2nd Class Physical certification. Acceptable Instrument Helicopter or Instrument Airplane Rating as per FAA regulations. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license for duties requiring vehicle operation. Special Requirements Subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation, including a polygraph examination. May be subject to call‑in on a 24‑hour basis and must provide a reachable phone number. Required to undergo substance abuse testing as per Maryland State regulation and FAA requirements. Required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment. Benefits Correct applicable benefits as per Maryland State Health Care, Retirement, and Workers Rehabilitation systems (not detailed in posting). Equal Opportunity Employment We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland