Fixed Wing Pilot - 62000495

State of Florida•Lakeland, FL

13d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Fixed-Wing Pilot for public-use aircraft is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of fixed-wing aircraft in support of public service missions, such as air medical transport, search and rescue, or other government and agency operations. The role requires strict adherence to FAA regulations, operational procedures, and safety standards. The position is with the Florida State Guard, a division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs, and is based in Lakeland, Florida. The pilot conducts flight operations and aircraft inspections, transports patients, cargo, or personnel, and coordinates with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners. The pilot applies Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles and manages emergencies while protecting passenger and crew safety. New employees must pass a pre-employment drug screening and participate in direct deposit/electronic transfer. The Florida State Guard is paid monthly. Candidates may be required to provide documentation verifying minimum qualifications. Applicants must complete the application and verify qualifying-question responses through documentation and employment history.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate.
Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
2,000 hours in the fixed-wing category.
1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours in the fixed-wing category.
500 or more hours of fixed-wing turbine time.
100 or more night hours and 100 or more instrument hours.
Thorough understanding of FAA regulations (FAR/CFR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), agency operational manuals, pre-flight planning, navigation techniques, and aircraft airworthiness standards.
Proficiency in aircraft handling and flight operations, including night and instrument flying; aircraft inspection; and use of current navigation systems, charts, and approach plates.
Ability to transport patients, cargo, and personnel safely; adapt to changing weather and operational conditions; coordinate with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners; and apply CRM and AMRM principles to manage emergencies and ensure safety.

Nice To Haves

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
King Air B300 experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe, legal, and efficient flight operations, including pre-flight planning, navigation, and post-flight activities.
Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections to verify aircraft airworthiness and ensure systems, charts, and approach plates are current.
Operate in accordance with FAA regulations (FAR/CFR) and applicable aeronautical information.
Transport patients, cargo, or personnel in support of public service missions, including air medical transport, search and rescue, or government operations.
Coordinate with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners, adapting safely to changing weather and operational conditions.
Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles, manage emergencies, and ensure passenger and crew safety.