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Introduction

This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT restricted to current full-time, permanent and contractual Maryland State Police Employees only and full-time employees working with the Maryland State Police by contract.\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n\r\n The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\n Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.\r\n Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

PILT 0002\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Trooper 7, Southern MD Section\r\nSt. Mary's Airport\r\n44174 Airport Road, Suite 500\r\nCalifornia, Maryland 20619\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

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.

POSITION DUTIES

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;\r\n\r\n\r\nBriefs crew member and passengers on aircraft protocol;\r\n\r\n\r\nFlies 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;\r\n\r\n\r\nConducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with Aviation Command and FAA regulations and standards;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms maintenance functions to include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities; Operates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors;\r\n\r\n\r\nMakes go/no-go flight decisions concerning weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations;\r\n\r\n\r\nCompletes paperwork required by the Aviation Command and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents;\r\n\r\n\r\nCompletes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA regulations;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms other related duties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Two thousand helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. Twelve hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot and three years of experience piloting Aviation Command's aircraft may be substituted for the required experience. \r\n2. Fifteen hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours, three hundred of which consists of piloting Aviation Command's aircraft may be substituted for the required experience. \r\n3.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. \r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must have two thousand (2,000) helicopter flight hours as an FAA certified pilot.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Turbine Experience\r\n2. Twin Turbine Experience\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT restricted to current full-time, permanent and contractual Maryland State Police Employees only and full-time employees working with the Maryland State Police by contract.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter or FAA Commercial Airplane multi-engine certification. \r\n2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification. \r\n3. 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. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.\r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.\r\n3. 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.\r\n4. Employees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements.\r\n5. Employees in this classification are required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED category. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy. The list will be valid for one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included for further evaluation. The evaluation will include rating your application based on education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file.\r\nIf you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.\r\nCompleted applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\nMaryland State Police, Aviation Command\r\n3023 Strawberry Point Road\r\nMiddle River, MD 21230\r\nAttn: Christina Blake\r\n\r\nContact Information: christina.blake@maryland.gov or 410-238-5843\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\nIt 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.\r\n