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MSP CIVILIAN HELICOPTER PILOT I

Recruitment #13-002271-001

GRADE

18 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Middle River,  MD  21220

NOTE: This is a Statewide recruitment for current and anticipated vacancies which will be filled as they occur.  Please indicate on your application those jurisdictions in which you are interested in working.

Main Purpose of Job

This is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work functioning as the Second-in-Command pilot of helicopters in the Aviation Command of the Maryland State Police. The position is responsible for ensuring all Aviation Command and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed; ensuring aircraft are in a constant state of readiness and shall notify appropriate personnel of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. The position is responsible for all records concerning the aircraft and making recommendations on new equipment, procedures, innovations, etc., through appropriate channels.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: Completion of 1200 helicopter flight hours as an FAA licensed pilot.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter license.

2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification.

3. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter Rating as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Division.

4. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening. a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, by the Maryland State Police Department before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. Employees are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide a telephone number or electronic beeper number so that they can be contacted.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:  Applicants are limited to uploading one file.  As a result, it is strongly urged that applicants upload all required and additional documents as one file, i.e. diploma, licenses, certifications, etc.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to:

Maryland State Police
Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Middle River, MD  21220
ATTN:  Mr. Jay Diggs

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

 




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