AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANAGER - 71002329

Requisition No: 872063 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANAGER - 71002329

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71002329 

Salary:  $90,000.00-$130,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2026 

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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANAGER

AVIATION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

AVIATION/SPECIAL MISSONS

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting and completing aviation missions in support of FDLE investigations and mutual aid incidents.  Additionally, when the incumbent is not involved in aviation activities he/she will perform activities in support of the Aviation bureau. Responsible for supervision of staff and incumbent spends the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating members while planning and directing their work. This position has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. Refer to agency policy as these types of personnel actions will require final approval from Command Staff up to Senior Executive level in your Chain of Command.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position is open to Sworn and Non-Sworn Members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Overseeing, coordinating and supporting the Special Missions section by developing and maintaining policies and procedures relevant to the Section’s area of responsibility;
• Maintaining the control of I & E payments in compliance with FDLE Policies and Procedures;
• Participating in the discussion, development, revision, implementation, and follow-up of Division initiatives through meetings, conferences, and other forums with regional agents, managers, and Command Staff;
• Preparing memoranda, exhibits, reports and other documents in support of the duties and responsibilities cited herein;
• Preparing memoranda and correspondence for both internal and external matters;
• Participating in the discussion, development, revision, implementation and follow-up of Division initiatives through meetings, conferences and other forms with first line supervisors, mid-managers and Division Command Staff;
• Piloting state owned and leased aircraft in support of the transportation of the Governor of Florida and other dignitaries as assigned;
• Assisting when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees; and
• Reporting to the Assistant Special Agent in Charge on all issues associated with the aviation unit. 

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating, possess a multi-engine fixed wing rating, at least 50 hours of night flight time, 50 hours of instrument flight time, 500 hours multi-engine Pilot in Command and a minimum of 1500 hours total flight time.

Must possess or obtain a valid FAA Class II medical certificate prior to employment. Applicants not currently rated for a FDLE aircraft will be required to complete training.  Salary will increase accordingly once training is complete.  Preference will be given to applicants, regardless of hours to whom possess the below, as well as experience as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), or Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic (A&P):

• Airline Transport Pilot’s certificate;
• Sworn law enforcement experience;
• Florida law enforcement certification;
• Four-year degree from accredited college or university;
• Type rating for a Beechcraft King Air 350;
• Flight instructor certification; 
• Rotorcraft Helicopter rating.
• Certified A&P Mechanic, with or without inspection authority; and
• Aviation Program Management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Commercial pilot license with rating certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration with an instrument rating;
• Current Florida Law Enforcement Officer as defined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC);
• Incumbent must possess a valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate and be considered in good physical shape;
• Be able to reside in the region where the aircraft is based;
• Able to review trip logs, operational cost reports and ensure reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner;
• Review the Flight Log and Aircraft Maintenance and Condition Report and maintenance requirements to ensure the maintenance is performed at required intervals; 
• Inspect and review repair facilities as necessary to ensure adequate repairs are made;
• Coordinates with other agencies for opportunities that would benefit the section, including the acquisition of equipment, and parts, support and cost sharing of training;  and
• Review all flight practices and procedures to ensure the Aviation Section is performing all missions as safely as possible.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY: 

• $90,000.00 - $130,000.00

Salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and training.

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.