Chief Pilot - 62000488

Requisition No: 867487 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Chief Pilot - 62000488

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 62000488 

Salary:  Up to $130,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026 

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FLORIDA STATE GUARD

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000488

WORK LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida

ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)

The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
4. 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.

*NOTE*

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.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
  • Commercial Pilot
  • *Multi-Engine Airplane
  • *Multi-Engine Helicopter

*Notes military equivalent for a specific airframe may be substituted.

• Two years’ experience in instructing others in a specific airframe/military aircraft
• In excess of 50 hours NVG, any airframe
• 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
• Ability to obtain a FAA ATP within one year of employment.
• UH-60 Blackhawk Qualified

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, oversee, communicate with, motivate, train, evaluate, plan, and direct the work of two rotary-wing pilots and one fixed-wing pilot. Incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate members or effectively recommend such action.
• Plan and assist FSG leadership to direct department in the use of aircraft.
• Recommend and assist in developing policies and guidelines in all phases of flight operations for State-owned and contracted aircraft, to include flight standards and training programs.
• Ensure that all pilots who fly department aircraft comply with minimum training and proficiency requirements.
• Assist in the acquisition of aircraft, to include monitoring, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving aircraft equipment, safety equipment, and the air program relative to flight operations.
• Act as relief and primary pilot of State-owned and contracted aircraft in the performance of all FSG aviation missions, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with civilian aviation programs or military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components)
• Experience piloting and pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a main-frame FSG aircraft (crewed and uncrewed).
• Experience with mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and applying weather information.
• Experience supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Experience with aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Experience operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Experience performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, “hot” and cold refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
• Experience developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Experience with flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• Qualified to instruct others to pilot aircraft on a regular and recurring basis.
• Experience with the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Experience following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to help determine unit safety program requirements.
• Experience coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
• Experience with one or more missions such as, air-to- ground; surveillance; reconnaissance; MEDEVAC; target tracking; or laser targeting.
• Experience with manned or unmanned aircraft.
• Experience with on-board aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras.
• Experience with visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and conducting flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace (NAS).
• Experience applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of the FSG and gaining organizations/commands.
• Experience working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experience completing safe and efficient missions using Operational Risk Management.
• Experience cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and/or directing emergency actions involving unit support agencies.
• Experience using applicable FAA regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and applying instructional techniques to the training of other pilots
• Experience conducting surveillance tactics, missions, or specific main-frame aircraft; or flying in various types of terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations and instruction.
• Experience overseeing standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.
• Experience reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency, and knowledgeable of weapons and tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experience maintaining detailed Emergency and non-emergency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, away from home station field operations/ employment, and redeployment.
• Ability to travel to various locations for project execution
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

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.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

The Florida State Guard values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.