Second Officer Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

It is important that all\r\nexperience be fully documented. Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE FULLY AND\r\nACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.\r\nPLEASE\r\nFILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n\r\n The\r\n application is part of the examination process. Your answers will\r\n determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the\r\n selection process.\r\n Clearly\r\n describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for\r\n education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you\r\n fail to indicate.\r\n Do not leave\r\n any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write\r\n 'N/A'.\r\n Although\r\n you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does\r\n not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete\r\n application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write 'see\r\n resume' in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.\r\n Failure\r\n to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing\r\n instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

PILT 001A\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

An MSP Pilot I-A, Second-in-Command, is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter\r\npilot work within MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). Employees in this classification\r\nwill act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters enumerated in the\r\nMSPAC Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules\r\nand Regulations and as mandated by the Director of Flight Operations or the MSPAC\r\nCommander. Employees conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA rules and\r\nregulations for search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, and other\r\nlaw enforcement related missions. Employees ensure all MSPAC and FAA Regulations\r\nconcerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Ensures aircraft are in\r\na constant state of readiness and shall notify the Maryland State Police Pilot II (Pilot-in Command) or appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature.\r\nEmployees ensure all records concerning the aircraft are maintained according to\r\nestablished protocol. Employees work in conjunction with the Pilot-in Command, flight paramedic and other passengers to form the crew.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Flies MSPAC aircraft as SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions,\r\nhomeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and\r\nother law-enforcement related missions according to FAA rules and regulations;\r\n\r\n\r\nConducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with MSPAC and FAA\r\nregulations and standards;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms maintenance functions that include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors,\r\nrefueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities;\r\n\r\n\r\nOperates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors;\r\n\r\n\r\nRecommends go/no-go flight risk management decisions related to weather\r\nconditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations;\r\n\r\n\r\nCompletes paperwork required by the MSPAC and Maryland State Police such as flight\r\noperation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents;\r\n\r\n\r\nCompletes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA and\r\nMSPAC 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: Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot. \r\nNotes:\r\n1.Applicants may be able to substitute verified portions ofU.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Piloting field of work for the required experience.\r\n2.Applicants may be able to substitute verified portions of flight hours recorded via the International Civil Aviation Organization for the required experience.\r\n3.Helicopter and fixed wing flight hours may not be combined tomeet the experience requirement.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Must have twelve hundred (1200) 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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter or Commercial Airplane multi-engine certification. \r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Medical certification. \r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter or Instrument Fixed Wing Rating as determined by FAA regulations and as required by the MSPAC. \r\n\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 therefore, will be required to 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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application.\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the\r\nBEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED category. The list will be used by the hiring manager to\r\nselect the individual to fill the vacancy. The list will be valid for one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:Currently, applicants are limited\r\nto uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those\r\napplying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and\r\ngraduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file.\r\nIf you are unable to apply online, you\r\nmay submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form\r\ncan be found online. \r\nCompleted applications, required\r\ndocumentation 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\r\n410-238-5843\r\n \r\nTTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay \r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service\r\nto our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nBilingual applicants are\r\nencouraged to apply.\r\nIt is the policy of the Maryland State\r\nPolice to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting\r\nemployment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all\r\nemployees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,\r\ngender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or\r\nphysical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or\r\nopinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.\r\n

Employment Type: Full-Time