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9855
AVIATION PILOT
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, pilots and
navigates rotary and/or fixed-wing single and/or multi-engine
aircraft for transportation of executives and other state
personnel, law enforcement aerial support, air search and
surveillance, aerial photography, and air ambulance services.
When required, flies at night, during instrument flight rules
conditions, at low altitudes, and/or over rough terrain; may
execute take-offs and landings in isolated areas at unusual
times. Performs regular duties of a state trooper, as needed, if
employed by the Department of Public Safety. Performs related
work as required.
Examples of Work
Plans missions after considering such factors as altitude,
terrain, weather, range, weight, airport facilities, and
navigational aids.
Pilots aircraft; determines flight routes; coordinates
landings and take-off times and places.
Oversees and/or participates in pre-flight and post-flight
inspections of power plant, airframe, and related equipment
for mechanical and structural soundness and for proper
operation of all auxiliary equipment, including
communications and navigational systems.
Provides aerial support to ground crews involved in law
enforcement activities; reports via radio such information
as results of aerial search missions, and location and
movements of suspects, fugitives and/or individuals
involved in illicit activities, directs best routes to
follow for apprehension.
Serves as security officer when transporting or escorting
government officials.
Executes precision flying in piloting aircraft for vertical,
oblique, continuous strip, and other types of aerial
photography.
Maintains comprehensive logs, reports, and records of aircraft
operation, including cost, mileage, fuel consumption,
maintenance repairs, flight time, etc.
Coordinates and flies marijuana missions (seasonally); gives
court testimony in relation to missions.
Patrols assigned areas to detect illicit activities.
Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of
assigned aircraft.
Oversees fueling of aircraft.
May prepare on-call and regular work schedules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the capacities and performance of the aircraft to
which assigned.
Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations governing the use of
aircraft in the agency to which assigned.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing aerial
support to law enforcement activities.
Knowledge of flight planning, navigation, meteorology, and
aerial map reading.
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and repair procedures.
Skill in piloting and navigating aircraft at low altitudes
over rugged terrain and/or under adverse flying conditions.
Skill in piloting and navigating aircraft at low altitudes
over rugged terrain and/or under adverse flying conditions.
Skill in precision flying to accomplish aerial photography.
Ability to supervise the operation and maintenance of
aircraft.
Ability to handle such in-flight emergencies as crash landings
over land and water, fires, structural damage, and flight
systems malfunctions.
Ability to communicate both oral and written instructions in a
clear and concise manner.
Ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive logs, records,
and reports.
Ability to work long hours in varying climatic conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working
relationships with agency officials, other employees, and
the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or
the equivalent and sufficient flight training to meet FAA
licensing requirements. For Department of Administration
only: Preference will be given to college graduates with a
degree in the related fields of aviation and/or
aeronautics.
Experience:
For fixed-wing aircraft, completion of 1,000
hours of flight time (for multi-engine applicants 750 hours
must be multi-engine) of which 100 hours must be certified
instrument weather flying, and 100 hours of night flying,
plus 200 hours of cross-country flying. For rotary-wing
aircraft, completion of 1,000 flying hours with 100 hours
at night, and 200 hours of cross-country flying. For
Department of Administration only: For fixed-wing
aircraft, completion of 1,500 hours of flight time (for
multi-engine applicants 750 hours must be multi-engine) of
which 100 hours must be certified instrument weather
flying, and 100 hours of night flying. For rotary-wing
aircraft, completion of 1,000 hours with 100 hours at
night.
Special Requirements:
Possession of FAA Commercial Pilot's
license. Rotary-wing pilots must possess FAA rotor craft
rating. Fixed-wing pilots must possess FAA airplane single
and/or multi-engine and instrument rating. Possession of
current FAA Class II medical certificate. For Department
of Administration only: Possession of FAA Commercial
and/or Airline Transport Pilot's license. Rotary-wing
pilots must possess FAA rotorcraft rating. Fixed wing
pilots must possess FAA airplane multi-engine and
instrument ratings.
Established: 9/19/90
Revised: 5/8/97
Effective:
10/16/90, 5/12/97