Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot - 62000492
Requisition No: 883204
Agency: Military Affairs
Working Title: Assistant Lead Rotor Wing Pilot - 62000492
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 62000492
Salary: $100,000.00- $110,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026
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Job Title: MULTI-ENGINE RECIPROCAL AIRCRAFT PILOT - 62000492
FLORIDA STATE GUARD
*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
VACANCY # 62000492
WORK LOCATION: Lakeland, Florida
ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
- New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
- The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
- As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
• Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
o Commercial Pilot
o *Multi-Engine Airplane
o *Multi-Engine Helicopter
o *Notes military equivalent for a specific airframe may be substituted.
• Must be an FAA-certified flight instructor, or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of hire date
• In excess of 3000 hours of fixed-wing and 3000 hours of rotary-wing aircraft flight time
• Serve as a pilot in support of conducting and completing FSG aviation missions and Mutual Aid Incidents
• Responsible for piloting state-owned and leased aircraft in support of the FSG
• Conduct regular preflight inspections of the aircraft before each use.
• Operate aircraft safely and effectively at all times in accordance with current FAA regulations, FSG policies, and procedures as outlined in the FSG Flight Manual and the aircraft manufacturer’s handbook.
• Respond to request for aerial platform for photography.
• Assist when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees.
• Provide an aerial platform for security for state property, government officials, and dignitaries.
• Maintain aircraft in a clean, safe and fully operational state. Recognizing and reporting any and all required maintenance or repair needs of the aircraft.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques for operating fixed and rotary-winged aircraft.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective emergency management activities.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of organizational leadership.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and direct people.
• Knowledge and understanding of communications and best practices.
• Knowledge of computer-based report preparation and strategic planning.
• Ability to operate desktop computer software and programs, maintaining databases and providing status reports as required.
• Ability and skill to communicate effectively and professionally with governmental organizations and stakeholders, including public speaking and writing reports for public dissemination.
• Ability and demonstrated skill in exercising good judgment in emergency/critical situations and ability to make decisions quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel and/or work in a field environment during disaster conditions when necessary.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, tasking and/or priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
The State of Florida and The Florida State Guard participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Nearest Major Market: Lakeland