Lead Pilot - 62000479

State of Florida•Lakeland, FL

3d•$122,500•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

Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
Commercial Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
Multi-Engine Airplane
Multi-Engine Helicopter
Notes military equivalent for a specific airframe may be substituted.
Current or ability to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate.
In excess of 3000 hours of fixed-winged flight time:
In excess of 100 hours NVG, any airframe
At least two years of experience in instructing others in a specific airframe/military aircraft
7 years of experience working in a leadership position within a federal, state, or medium or large-sized aviation business
Ability to deploy anywhere in Florida or the United States for a maximum of 28 days at a time.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature

Responsibilities

Develop the policies and procedures associated with the Aviation Response Squadron.
Manage the Aviation Response Squadron.
Planning, developing, managing, and coordinating strategies related to the Florida State Guard Aviation Response Squadron and any Aviation components, training, or activities of the Florida State Guard.
Serve as a pilot in support of conducting and completing FSG aviation missions and Mutual Aid Incidents
Responsible for piloting state-owned and leased aircraft in support of the FSG
Conduct regular preflight inspections of the aircraft before each use.
Operate aircraft safely and effectively at all times in accordance with current FAA regulations, FSG policies, and procedures as outlined in the FSG Flight Manual and the aircraft manufacturer’s handbook.
Respond to request for aerial platform for photography.
Assist when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees.
Provide an aerial platform for security for state property, government officials, and dignitaries.
Maintain aircraft in a clean, safe and fully operational state. Recognizing and reporting any and all required maintenance or repair needs of the aircraft.