Elite Law Enforcement Helicopter Pilot

Heli Preflight; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Police in Abingdon, VA seeks an Aircraft Pilot to conduct safe flight operations in support of law enforcement and first responders. You will plan, prepare, and execute missions using various helicopter types, ensuring strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating and have 500+ hours of helicopter flight time (200+ turbine). Willingness to live within 25 miles of Abingdon is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation safety, CRM and risk management.
• FAA rules and regulations knowledge relevant to helicopter operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain aircraft systems and document logs.
• Weather interpretation related to flight safety and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and conduct safe flight operations supporting law enforcement and first responders.
• Manage flight missions using single-engine, multi-engine, and turbine helicopters.
• Complete maintenance logs, flight records, and required FAA documentation.

Skills

Aviation safety

CRM / risk management

FAA rules & regs

Aircraft operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating

FAA second class medical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia State Police in Abingdon, VA seeks an Aircraft Pilot to conduct safe flight operations in support of law enforcement and first responders. You will plan, prepare, and execute missions using various helicopter types, ensuring strict safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating and have 500+ hours of helicopter flight time (200+ turbine). Willingness to live within 25 miles of Abingdon is required.