Msp Instructor Pilot

State of Maryland • Baltimore County, MD

18h

About The Position

Responsible for the administration of initial, recurrent flight and ground training programs for Command Pilots and other personnel. Conducts specialized training with the Department and allied agencies. Directly responsible for and is the final authority over the operation of the aircraft assigned to him. This includes ground as well as flight operations. Ensures all Maryland State Police (MSP) and Aviation Command policies as well as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations concerning operation of Departmental aircraft are strictly followed. Responsible for the aircraft being in a constant state of readiness and will notify the appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Responsible for all records concerning the aircraft. Makes recommendations on new equipment, procedures, innovations, etc., as deemed appropriate, through channels to the Commander. Constantly reviews FAA Regulations and Air Traffic Control procedures for the area of operation. Works in conjunction with the Second-in-Command Pilot (SIC), medical personnel and other passengers to form the crew.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Completion of 2600 helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA licensed pilot.
• Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Naval Aviation Pilot classifications or Rotary Wing Aviator, Pilot, or Pilots/Naval Flight Officers specialty codes in the Piloting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Must have 2600 helicopter flight hours (can not combine helicopter and fixed wing hours) as a FAA licensed pilot.
• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Commercial Helicopter or FAA Commercial Airplane multi-engine certification.
• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Helicopter or Airplane Instructor Pilot certification.
• Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Helicopter or Airplane Instructor Pilot Instrument certification.
• 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.
• Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, by the Maryland State Police Department before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

• AW-139 Type Rating
• Turbine Instruction Experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration of initial, recurrent flight and ground training programs for Command Personnel or as directed by the MSP Chief Pilot, Director of Flight Operations or Commander.
• Conducts specialized training with the Department and allied agencies.
• Responsible for maintaining records management pertaining to certifications and training functions.
• Maintains Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument ratings.
• Satisfactorily completes the initial and recurrent training of the MSP Aviation Command Standards .

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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 or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED