Aerial Patrol Pilot for Law Enforcement & EMS Support

Helicopter Jobs; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Police in Abingdon, Virginia is seeking an Aircraft Pilot to support the Aviation Division. The role involves planning and conducting safe flight operations to assist law enforcement, EMS, and first responders with emergency evacuation, surveillance, and search and rescue missions.

Qualified candidates will hold FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating, an FAA second class medical, and substantial turbine helicopter flight time.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of aviation safety principles and risk management.
• FAA rules and regulations familiarity.
• Experience with helicopter operation and general maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and conduct safe flight operations to support law enforcement and first responders.
• Operate single-engine, multi-engine, and turbine aircraft for emergency evacuation, surveillance, and SAR missions.
• Complete required flight logs and maintenance records with certified mechanics.

Skills

Turbine helicopter ops

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

FAA Commercial helicopter cert w/ IR

FAA second class medical

Job description

Virginia State Police in Abingdon, Virginia is seeking an Aircraft Pilot to support the Aviation Division. The role involves planning and conducting safe flight operations to assist law enforcement, EMS, and first responders with emergency evacuation, surveillance, and search and rescue missions.

Qualified candidates will hold FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating, an FAA second class medical, and substantial turbine helicopter flight time.