Requisition No: 886335
Agency: Military Affairs
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 62000495
Salary: $120,000.00 - $130,00.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolJob Title: Fixed Wing Pilot - 62000495*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing dateVACANCY # 62000495WORK LOCATION: Lakeland, FloridaPOSITION SUMMARYA Fixed-Wing Pilot for public use aircraft is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of fixed-wing aircraft in support of public service missions such as air medical transport, search and rescue, or other government/agency operations. The role requires strict adherence to FAA regulations, operational procedures, and safety standards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
- FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
- 2,000 hours in category (Fixed Wing).
- 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours in category.
- 500+ hours of fixed-wing turbine time.
- 100+ night hours and 100+ instrument hours.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
- King Air B300 experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Conduct safe, legal, and efficient flight operations, including pre-flight planning, navigation, and post flight activities.
- Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections to verify aircraft airworthiness; ensure all systems, charts, and approach plates are current.
- Operate strictly in accordance with FAA regulations (FAR/CFR), Aeronautical Inform.
- Transport patients, cargo, or personnel in support of public service missions (such as air medical transport, search and rescue, or government operations).
- Coordinate closely with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners, while safely adapting to changing weather and operational conditions.
- Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles, effectively manage emergencies, and ensure passenger and crew safety.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Thorough understanding of FAA regulations (FAR/CFR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), agency operational manuals, pre-flight planning, navigation techniques, and aircraft airworthiness standards.
- Proficient aircraft handling and flight operations (including night and instrument flying), comprehensive aircraft inspection, and expert utilization of current navigation systems, charts, and approach plates.
- Ability to transport patients, cargo, and personnel safely; adapt to rapidly changing weather and operational conditions; coordinate seamlessly with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners; and apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles to effectively manage emergencies and guarantee crew and passenger safety.
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