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9865
AVIATION SERVICES MANAGER
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs highly responsible,
skilled and administrative work in providing executive pilot
services to fly the Governor, elected officials, cabinet
officers, and other authorized personnel to destinations
throughout the state and the United States. Manages, directs,
and schedules the work of all Department of Administration pilots
and administers a pilot standardization program to provide safe
and efficient air transportation services. Responsible for the
development and administration of a pilot training program to
ensure all state pilot personnel are kept current and qualified.
Responsible for serving as an official representative of the
Aviation Services Section in maximizing air safety and ensuring
compliance with established aviation regulations. Work is
performed in accordance with established agency administrative
and security procedures and in accordance with FAA regulations.
Performs related work as assigned.
Examples of Work
Manages all Department of Administration aircraft pilots to
ensure maximum use of resources at minimum cost.
Recommends and prescribes flight rules, regulations, and
policies; and ensures adherence to established standards,
practices, policies and procedures.
Establishes standard practices and procedures for the safe
and efficient operation of executive aircraft.
Recommends the selection and retention of flight personnel to
the Department head.
Administers a pilot standardization program designed to
develop and retain a competent flight force.
Assigns work schedules to assure maximum use of personnel and
equipment while duty time limitations are maintained.
Coordinates all flight activities with the appropriate
maintenance personnel to ensure air worthiness of aircraft.
Maintains all necessary records such as maintenance reports,
equipment records, aircraft logs, etc., as required by
agency policy and FAA regulations.
Ensures the security of all passengers, cargo and equipment,
and reports any significant operational incidents or
hazards to appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
May remain in service on an "on-call" basis on non-standard
duty hours and days as assigned to provide effective air
transportation service.
Assists maintenance technicians in appropriate aircraft
inspections.
Confers regularly with personnel of the Governor's office and
other government officials in arranging air transport
services.
Pilots aircraft as needed to accommodate state aviation needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the capacities and performance of all aircraft.
Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations governing the use of
aircraft in the agency in 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.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of professional pilots.
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 Federal Aviation Administration
approved flight school.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment in the field of aviation, military and/or
civilian, two years of which must have been in a
responsible supervisory or administrative capacity.
Completion of 2,500 hours of flight time, including 1,000
hours of helicopter time, 1,000 hours of fixed-wing
aircraft time, 100 hours of actual instrument time, 100
hours of night time, 500 hours of cross-country time, 500
hours of multi-engine time, and 500 hours of turbine engine
time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of FAA Commercial Pilot's license.
Rotary-wing pilots must possess FAA rotorcraft rating.
Fixed-wing pilots must possess FAA airplane single and/or
multi-engine and instrument rating.
Possession of current FAA Class II medical certificate.
Established: 7/16/92
Effective:
9/1/92