MSP PILOT II

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Maryland State Police - Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21220

Note: This is a statewide recruitment for current and anticipated vacancies which will be filled as they occur.  This recruitment is in Baltimore County; however, positions may become available in other Maryland Counties.  Please clearly mark which counties you are willing to work in on your application to ensure you are included in the selection process for specific counties.

A MSP Pilot II is full performance level of civilian helicopter aircraft pilot work in the Aviation Command. The pilot functions as the Pilot-in-Command 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 Aviation Command 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 Commander. Review FAA Regulations and Air Traffic Control procedures for the area of operation. Work in conjunction with the Second-in-Command Pilot, medical personnel and other passengers to form the crew.

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

Experience: Two thousand helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.

Notes:
1. Twelve hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot and three years of experience piloting Aviation Command’s aircraft may be substituted for the required experience.

2. Fifteen hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours, three hundred of which consists of piloting Aviation Command’s aircraft may be substituted for the required experience.

1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter or FAA Commercial Airplane multi-engine certification.

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 or Instrument Airplane Rating as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Command.

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.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, by the Maryland State Police 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 call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

3. 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.

Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-6099.

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.

On-Line applications are STRONGLY preferred.  However, the paper application may be submitted to:

Maryland State Police - Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21220

ATTN: Mr. Jay Diggs

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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 of physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.