Helicopter Police Pilot Kentucky

Helicopter Police Pilot Kentucky

The successful candidate for this position will possess a high level of training and experience in the operation of high performance, turbine powered multi-engine airplanes and single engine helicopters. They will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of officials of the highest levels of Kentucky State Government including the Governor. Responsibilities will also include the transportation of specialized units of the Kentucky State Police including, but not limited to, the Special Response Team, the Critical Incident Response Team and the Accident Reconstruction Team. The holder of this position will also be responsible for the transportation of high risk prisoners with the assistance of sworn personnel. These duties, along with others as assigned, will be performed at the convenience of the Department of State Police at such times and dates as deemed necessary by their supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring all airplanes and helicopters are in an airworthy condition.
• Maintains aircraft flight records and other records pertinent to flight operations.
• Operates airplanes in the transporting of state personnel and in aerial services for State agencies.
• Conducts continuing education and training on flight safety and flight operations.
• Performs administrative duties related to the operation of the Aircraft Branch.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Preferred to have a Commercial Helicopter Rating
• Experience in Turbojet and Turboprop aircraft preferred