Aircraft Pilot
About The Position
The Virginia State Police is hiring an Aircraft Pilot in its Aviation Division in Abingdon, Virginia. The pilot plans, prepares, and conducts safe flight operations supporting law enforcement and first responders. The role operates single-engine, multi-engine, and turboprop aircraft to assist with emergency evacuation, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, FAA commercial helicopter certification with an instrument rating, and an FAA second-class medical certificate. Applicants must have at least 500 helicopter flight hours, including 200 hours in a turbine helicopter, and at least 50 hours of helicopter night pilot-in-command time. Considerable commercial and instrument flight experience is required. Candidates must submit a resume detailing flight experience at interview and present a pilot logbook for panel review. The selection process includes an in-depth flight-experience review and a flight test in a Department helicopter. Applicants may be required to sign a tenure agreement of up to 60 months if additional flight training or factory schools are needed. The successful applicant must be willing to live within 25 statute miles, measured straight-line, of the Abingdon Base.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of aviation safety, cockpit resource management, and risk-management principles, theories, and practices.
- Working knowledge of FAA rules and regulations.
- Working knowledge of aircraft operation and general maintenance.
- Working knowledge of weather and atmospheric conditions as they affect flight safety.
- Skill operating turbine helicopters.
- Skill using computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to determine routes and flight plans; perform pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections; analyze weather and aircraft conditions; ensure routine maintenance and required maintenance and inspection logs; complete Department and FAA documentation; work independently and on a team; communicate clearly orally and in writing; and work on-call as required.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- FAA Commercial helicopter certification with instrument rating.
- FAA second-class medical certificate.
- At least 500 hours of helicopter flight time, including at least 200 hours in a turbine helicopter.
- At least 50 hours of night pilot-in-command time in helicopters.
- Considerable commercial and instrument flight experience.
- Submit a resume detailing previous flight experience at the interview and present a pilot logbook for review by the interview panel.
- Complete an in-depth flight-experience review and a flight test in a Department helicopter.
- Willingness to live within 25 statute miles, straight-line distance, of the Abingdon Base.
- An equivalent combination of aviation training and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Night vision goggle certification is desired.
- FAA Commercial airplane certification with instrument rating is desired.
- Prior helicopter EMS and/or military piloting experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and conduct safe flight operations in support of law enforcement and first-responder activities.
- Operate single-engine, multi-engine, and turboprop aircraft for emergency evacuation, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions.
- Determine routes and flight plans and perform pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections.
- Analyze weather and aircraft conditions.
- Ensure routine aircraft maintenance is performed and that certified mechanics complete maintenance and inspection logs.
- Complete required Department and FAA records, forms, and reports.
- Work independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly, and work on-call as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
