Requisition No: 883204

Agency: Military Affairs



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

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:
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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• 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.

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.

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