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.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
- The
application is part of the examination process. Your answers will
determine your eligibility to participate
in the next phase of the selection process.
- Clearly
describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for
education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you
fail to indicate.
- Do
not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write
"N/A".
- 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.
- Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in disqualification.
- Read the Job Announcement carefully
for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing
dates.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Police Aviation Command
(2 locations)
Trooper 3
Frederick Municipal Airport
461 Aviation Way
Frederick, Maryland 21707
Trooper 4
Salisbury Airport
5286 Lear Jet Way
Salisbury, Maryland 21804
Main Purpose of Job
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Completion of 2600 helicopter 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. AW-139 Type Rating
2. Turbine Instruction Experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Commercial Helicopter multi-engine certification.
2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification.
3. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter Rating as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Command.
4. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Helicopter Pilot certification.
5. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA Helicopter Pilot Instrument certification.
6. 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 Department 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 reached. Working weekends and holidays are 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 the 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.
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.
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.
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:
Maryland State Police, Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Middle River, MD 21230
Attn: Christina Blake
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.