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Maryland State Police
Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Middle River,  MD  21220

NOTE: This is a Statewide recruitment for current and anticipated vacancies which will be filled as they occur.  Please indicate on your application those jurisdictions in which you are interested in working.

This is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work functioning as the Second-in-Command pilot of helicopters in the Aviation Command of the Maryland State Police.  The position is responsible for ensuring all Aviation Command and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed; ensuring aircraft are in a constant state of readiness and shall notify appropriate personnel of any discrepancy of a grounding nature.  The position is responsible for all records concerning the aircraft and making recommendations on new equipment, procedures, innovations, etc., through appropriate channels.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Twelve hundred helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.

1. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter or Commercial Airplane multi-engine certification.

2. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Medical certification.

3. Employees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter or Instrument Fixed Wing Rating as determined by FAA regulations and as required by the MSP Aviation Command.

4. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, by the Maryland State Police before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis, and therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-6099.

NOTE: Applicants are limited to uploading one file.  As a result, it is strongly urged that applicants upload all required and additional documents as one file, i.e. diploma, licenses, certifications, etc.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  However, the paper application may be submitted to:

Maryland State Police
Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Road
Middle River, MD  21220
ATTN:  Mr. Jay Diggs

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.