MSP Helicopter PILOT II at Maryland State Police Avia

MSP HELICOPTER PILOT II at Maryland State Police Aviation Command job at Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Frederick, MD.

Recruitment #

Department MSP - Support Services Bureau

Date Opened - 12/1/2025 1:01:00 PM

Filing Deadline - 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM

Salary - $ - $/year

Employment Type

- Full-Time

HR Analyst - Rita Thomas

Work Location - Frederick

This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT restricted to current full-time, permanent and contractual Maryland State Police Employees only and full-time employees working with the Maryland State Police by contract. It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE FULLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

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PILT 0002

MSP, Trooper 3, Frederick Section

Frederick Municipal Airport

461 Aviation Way

Frederick, MD 21701

A MSP Pilot II is full performance level of civilian helicopter aircraft pilot work in the MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). The pilot acts as the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and shall be directly responsible for and the final authority over the operation of the aircraft assigned to him. This includes ground as well as flight operations. Responsible for ensuring all MSPAC and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed.

Responsible for the aircraft being in a constant state of readiness and shall notify the appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Responsible for all records concerning the aircraft and make recommendations on new equipment, procedures, innovations, etc., as appropriate, through channels to the Command’s Commander. Review FAA Regulations and Air Traffic Control procedures for the area of operation.

Works in conjunction with the Second in-Command Pilot (SIC), medical personnel and other passengers that form the crew. May act as an SIC pilot.

Provides guidance to the MSP Pilot I and any other pilot classification acting as second-in-command (SIC) regarding aircraft operations, MSP and Aviation Command operational procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations;

Briefs crew member and passengers on aircraft protocol;

Flies authorized Aviation Command Aircraft as PIC or SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law-enforcement related missions;

Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with Aviation Command and FAA regulations and standards;

Performs maintenance functions to 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;

Makes go/no-go flight decisions concerning weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations;

Completes paperwork required by the Aviation Command and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents;

Completes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA regulations;

Performs other related duties.