Senior Rotor-Wing Pilot & Mission Lead

All Aviation Jobs; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Benefits

Vacation Leave

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver

Training Opportunities

Job summary

The Florida State Guard is seeking pilots to support aviation missions and mutual aid incidents, piloting state-owned and leased aircraft. Candidates must have FAA certifications and substantial flight hours, with the ability to obtain flight instructor certification within 3–6 months of hire.

Responsibilities include preflight inspections, safe operation under FAA regulations and FSG procedures, and potential aerial support for photography, search and rescue, and transport of arrestees during

Qualifications

• FAA certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Commercial Pilot
• Multi-Engine Aircraft and Multi-Engine Helicopter
• Notes military equivalent for a specific airframe may be substituted.
• Must be an FAA-certified flight instructor, or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of hire date
• In excess of 3000 hours of fixed-wing and 3000 hours of rotary-wing aircraft flight time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pilot in support of conducting and completing FSG aviation missions and Mutual Aid Incidents.
• Responsible for piloting state-owned and leased aircraft in support of the FSG.
• Conduct regular preflight inspections of the aircraft before each use.
• Operate aircraft safely and effectively at all times in accordance with current FAA regulations, FSG policies, and procedures as outlined in the FSG Flight Manual and the aircraft manufacturer’s handbook.
• Respond to request for aerial platform for photography.
• Assist when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees.
• Provide an aerial platform for security for state property, government officials, and dignitaries.
• Maintain aircraft in a clean, safe and fully operational state. Recognizing and reporting any and all required maintenance or repair needs of the aircraft.

Skills

FAA Certifications

Flight Instructor Eligibility

Extensive Flight Hours

Job description

The Florida State Guard is seeking pilots to support aviation missions and mutual aid incidents, piloting state-owned and leased aircraft. Candidates must have FAA certifications and substantial flight hours, with the ability to obtain flight instructor certification within 3–6 months of hire.

Responsibilities include preflight inspections, safe operation under FAA regulations and FSG procedures, and potential aerial support for photography, search and rescue, and transport of arrestees during