SIC Helicopter Pilot - Aero-Medical & SAR Missions

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Police Aviation Command is seeking a Pilot I-A (Second-in-Command) to serve as SIC on MSPAC missions, including aero-medical and search-and-rescue operations. The role requires FAA certifications and substantial flight hours, with responsibilities spanning pre/post flight checks, flight risk decisions, and documentation compliance.

The selected candidate will work closely with the PIC, flight paramedic, and other crew members to ensure mission readiness and adherence to FAA and

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.

Responsibilities

• Flies MSPAC aircraft as SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law-enforcement related missions according to FAA rules and regulations.
• Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with MSPAC and FAA regulations and standards
• Performs maintenance functions that include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs
• Performs routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities
• Operates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors
• Recommends go/no-go flight risk management decisions related to weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations
• Completes paperwork required by the MSPAC and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents
• Completes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA and MSPAC regulations
• Performs other related duties

Skills

Turbine Experience

Twin Turbine Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maryland State Police Aviation Command is seeking a Pilot I-A (Second-in-Command) to serve as SIC on MSPAC missions, including aero-medical and search-and-rescue operations. The role requires FAA certifications and substantial flight hours, with responsibilities spanning pre/post flight checks, flight risk decisions, and documentation compliance.

The selected candidate will work closely with the PIC, flight paramedic, and other crew members to ensure mission readiness and adherence to FAA and