Aviation Manager 14 (Chief Pilot) - Office of Aeronautics

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is seeking an Aviation Manager to oversee the Air Transport Unit, ensuring safety in aviation operations. Candidates should have extensive experience in aviation management and hold necessary pilot certifications. This role offers the opportunity to impact statewide aviation policies and practices positively.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in aviation-related roles.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a current pilot's license.
• Holding a commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Air Transport Unit ensuring aviation safety and compliance.
• Oversee flight and aircraft maintenance operations.
• Evaluate and train aviation staff.

Skills

Aviation Management

Safety Regulations Compliance

Leadership

Training

Flight Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position serves as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex and functions as a manager of the Air Transport Unit within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), which includes units or programs related to flight and aircraft maintenance operations, aviation safety and education, and statewide aircraft registration. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation regulations.

The salary listed reflects the range from the minimum to the maximum rate of the Aviation Manager 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Position Description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and as a top large U.S. and state employer. It has received international recognition for fostering positive employee engagement and has been honored with a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in aviation-related roles such as aviation specialist, airplane pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, or aviation consultant. Alternatively, experience equivalent to aviation safety, training, education, inspection, or airport planning can be considered. Specific experience levels are also detailed, including timeframes for roles at different professional levels.

Additional experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, airplane pilot, or air traffic controller may substitute for the educational requirement.

To be considered, applicants must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess a current pilot's license.
• Hold a commercial pilot certificate, with instrument and multi-engine ratings.
• Hold a current second-class or first-class medical certificate.
• Complete 750 hours of flying time, with at least 100 hours in the last two years.

Applicants should attach official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluations as applicable. Details are provided on the state's definition of official transcripts and evaluation procedures.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required skills and knowledge will be evaluated individually.

View the full job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AviationManager.pdf

Note that MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visas. All new hires must pass pre-employment drug testing and physical exams, and undergo background checks as applicable. Employment offers are conditional until screening results are received.

The department may close the posting early once sufficient applications are received. Submission of an application does not guarantee contact; only interviewed candidates will be notified.

The use of AI software in the selection process is prohibited.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to Logan Bristol at [e-mail].