Introduction
It is important that all
experience be fully documented. Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE FULLY AND
ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
GRADE
PILT 001A
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police
Aviation
Command
3023
Strawberry Point Road
Baltimore,
MD 21220
POSITION DUTIES
An MSP Pilot I-A, Second-in-Command, is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work within MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters enumerated in the MSPAC Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations and as mandated by the Director of Flight Operations or the MSPAC Commander. Employees conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA rules and regulations for search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, and other law enforcement related missions. Employees ensure all MSPAC and FAA Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Ensures aircraft are in a 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. Employees ensure all records concerning the aircraft are maintained according to established protocol. Employees work in conjunction with the Pilot-in-Command, flight paramedic and other passengers to form the crew.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.
Notes:
1. Applicants may be able to substitute verified portions of U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Piloting field of work for the required experience.
2. Applicants may be able to substitute verified portions of flight hours recorded via the International Civil Aviation Organization for the required experience.
3. Helicopter and fixed wing flight hours may not be combined to meet the experience requirement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Turbine Experience
2. Twin Turbine Experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an FAA Commercial Helicopter
certification.
2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an FAA 2nd Class Medical
certification.
3. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter
Rating as determined by FAA regulations and as required by the MSPAC.
4. 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.
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements.
5. Employees in this classification are required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement.
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The
examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience
as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of this
position.
BENEFITS
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.
If
you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail.
The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
Completed
applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed
to:
ATTN: Christina Blake, christina.blake@maryland.gov
3023 Strawberry Point road
Middle River MD 21230
TTY
Users: call via Maryland Relay
We
thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them 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.