MSP Helicopter Pilot

Maryland State Police - Aviation Command

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Wiley Ford West Virginia, USA

• Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of flying techniques required for day, night, and instrument flying conditions
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures
• Skill in piloting helicopters
• Ability to make safe and rational go/no-go flight decisions and determine if weather and other flight safety considerations are within acceptable ranges
• Ability to fly helicopters in potentially hazardous conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as an FAA-certified pilot.

• FAA Commercial Helicopter certification
• FAA 2nd Class Physical certification
• Acceptable Instrument Helicopter certification as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Command
• Motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle)

• Subject to initial drug screening
• Complete criminal background investigation, including polygraph examination
• Criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection
• Subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis
• Substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09
• Other FAA applicable drug testing requirements
• Sign Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment

Starting $100,175. Eligible for Non-Competitive promotion to Maryland State Police (MSP) Pilot I-B and competitive promotions to MSP Pilot II when qualified;
Annual Cost-of-Living step increases contingent upon funding;
Exceptional Retirement Package;
Outstanding Employee Benefits; multi-mission platform; AW/139 aircraft and more.

An MSP Pilot I-A, Second-in-Command, is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work within MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters enumerated in the MSPAC Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations and as mandated by the Director of Flight Operations or the MSPAC Commander. Employees conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA rules and regulations for search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, and other law enforcement related missions.

Employees ensure all MSPAC and FAA Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Ensures aircraft are in a constant state of readiness and shall notify the Maryland State Police Pilot II (Pilot-in-Command) or appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Employees ensure all records concerning the aircraft are maintained according to established protocol. Employees work in conjunction with the Pilot-in-Command, flight paramedic and other passengers to form the crew.

• 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