Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot

Job Information

Requisition No: 875182
Agency: Military Affairs
Final date to receive applications: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
Vacancy #:
Work Location: Lakeland, Florida

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• New employees will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.
• New employees are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
• As a candidate, you may be required to provide documentation (e.g., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts) to verify meeting these minimum qualifications.

• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate (or higher as required)
• Minimum 1500 rotorcraft flight hours
• Experience in mission‑oriented aviation (military, law enforcement, SAR, EMS, or disaster response)
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards and procedures

• Assist the Lead Rotor Wing Pilot in overseeing all rotor‑wing flight operations
• Serve as Pilot‑in‑Command (PIC) or Co‑Pilot for assigned missions
• Support mission planning, including route analysis, risk assessment, and crew coordination
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, state policies, and FSG aviation SOPs
• Help supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned pilots and aircrew
• Coordinate with ground units, emergency management, and interagency partners
• Assist in maintaining aircraft readiness, safety inspections, and documentation
• Participate in training exercises, drills, and real‑world emergency deployments
• Step into Lead Rotor Wing Pilot duties when required
• Perform maintenance test flights and maintenance operational checks as required
• Maintain aircraft to FSG and FAA regulations, policies, requirements and standards within the agency
• Perform mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and application of weather information
• Perform aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning
• Operate aircraft controls and equipment
• Assist in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders
• Follow directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to help determine unit safety program requirements
• Coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs
• Conduct surveillance tactics, missions, or specific main‑frame aircraft; or fly in various types of terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, landings on remote sites, ground and flight training, and night‑vision operations and instruction
• Review and comply with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency
• Maintain detailed Emergency and non‑emergency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, away from home station field operations/employment, and redeployment

• Experience in managing an aviation maintenance program
• Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements
• Experience in piloting and pilot skills in one or more of the following main‑frame/military aircraft:
  Fixed‑wing and/or Rotary‑wing
• Experience in maintaining aircraft readiness to meet the FSG mission requirements
• Experience in the recovery of aircraft that have been in an accident or have executed a precautionary landing off site due to a maintenance issue
• Experience in maintaining aircraft that are certificated by the FAA
• Proven ability to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance effectively
• Experience in the aviation unit quality control…