Msp Pilot II

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

About The Position

A MSP Pilot II is full performance level of civilian helicopter aircraft pilot work in the MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). The pilot acts as the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and shall be directly responsible for and the final authority over the operation of the aircraft assigned to him. This includes ground as well as flight operations. Responsible for ensuring all MSPAC and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Responsible for the aircraft being in a constant state of readiness and shall notify the appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Responsible for all records concerning the aircraft and make recommendations on new equipment, procedures, innovations, etc., as appropriate, through channels to the Command’s Commander. Review 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 that form the crew. May act as an SIC pilot.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Two thousand helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.
Must have two thousand (2,000) helicopter flight hours as an FAA certified pilot.
Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a 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 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 an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, by the Maryland State Police before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis, and therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached. Working weekends and holidays is required. Employee also subject to emergency call out. This is an Emergency Essential Employee.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Employees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements.
Employees in this classification are required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Turbine Experience
Twin Turbine Experience

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to the MSP Pilot I and any other pilot classification acting as second-in-command (SIC) regarding aircraft operations, MSP and Aviation Command operational procedures and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations
Briefs crew member and passengers on aircraft protocol
Flies authorized Aviation Command Aircraft as PIC or SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law-enforcement related missions
Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with Aviation Command and FAA regulations and standards
Performs maintenance functions to include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs
Performs routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities
Operates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors
Makes go/no-go flight decisions concerning weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations
Completes paperwork required by the Aviation Command and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents
Completes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA regulations
Performs other related duties.