Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot - 62000492

State of Florida•Lakeland, FL

2d•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter License (or higher)
Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate (or higher as required)
Certified Flight Instructor (I/II)
Minimum 2000 rotorcraft flight hours
Experience in mission-oriented aviation (military, law enforcement, SAR, EMS, or disaster response)
Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards and procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing an aviation maintenance program
Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements
Experience in piloting and pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing and/or Rotary-wing.
Experienced in maintaining aircraft readiness to meet the FSG mission requirements.
Experience in the recovery of aircraft that have been in an accident or has executed a precautionary landing off site due to a maintenance issue.
Experience in maintaining aircraft that are certificated by the FAA.
Proven ability to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance effectively.
Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs (tool management, inventory control, etc.) in accordance with Federal, state, and local guidelines.
Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
Ability to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and/or direct emergency actions involving unit support agencies.
Knowledge of weapons and tactics for applicable military aircraft. Experience with manned or unmanned aircraft. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain perspective during crisis-level incidents.
Ability to assist with non-routine and unforeseen administrative tasks as a result of incidents, activations, or direction of leadership.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan, organize, direct work, and evaluate results and alternative strategies.
Ability to be resourceful, act independently, and take action in situations that lack clear direction.
Ability to understand, formulate, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to train others.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Rotor Wing Pilot in overseeing all rotor-wing flight operations
Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) or Co-Pilot for assigned missions
Support mission planning, including route analysis, risk assessment, and crew coordination
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, state policies, and FSG aviation SOPs
Help supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned pilots and aircrew
Coordinate with ground units, emergency management, and interagency partners
Assist in maintaining aircraft readiness, safety inspections, and documentation
Participate in training exercises, drills, and real-world emergency deployments
Step into Lead Rotor Wing Pilot duties when required
Performs maintenance test flights and maintenance operational checks as required.
Maintains aircraft to FSG and FAA regulations, policies, requirements and standards as required within the agency.
Performs mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and application of weather information..
Performs aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
Operates aircraft controls and equipment.
Assists in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Follows directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to help determine unit safety program requirements.
Coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
Conducts surveillance tactics, missions, or specific main-frame aircraft; or flies in various types of terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, landings on remote sites, ground and flight training, and night-vision operations and instruction.
Reviews and complies with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.
Maintains detailed Emergency and non-emergency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, away from home station field operations/employment, and redeployment.