Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot

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Requisition No: 883204

Agency:
Military Affairs

Working Title:

Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $- $

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026

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Job Title: MULTI-ENGINE RECIPROCAL AIRCRAFT PILOT -

FLORIDA STATE GUARD

Final date to receive applications: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

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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
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to

• New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Florida State Guard 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 (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

* NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

• Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
• Commercial Pilot
• * Multi-Engine Airplane
• * 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

• 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.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques for operating fixed and rotary-winged aircraft.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective emergency management activities.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of organizational…