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FHP PATROL PILOT II (FHP AIRCRAFT PILOT) PENDING RECLASSIFICATION - 76000775 Date: Apr 2, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 872451 Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Working Title: FHP PATROL PILOT II (FHP AIRCRAFT PILOT) PENDING RECLASSIFICATION - 76000775 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 76000775 Salary: $90,000.00 Annually Posting Closing Date: 04/16/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( FHP Patrol Pilot II (FHP Aircraft Pilot) Pending Reclassification FHP Tech & Fleet u2013 Aviation Team Florida Highway Patrol FLHSMV Career Service Open Competitive Opportunity Contact Person: Major Amanda Meyer, Grow Your Career. Make an Impact. Join Our Team. Join the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) in keeping Floridau2019s roads safe. As part of the FHP Aviationteam, youu2019ll contribute to a safer Florida which helps millions of residents and visitors every year. Position Overview The Multiu2011Engine Aircraft Pilot is responsible for conducting and completing aviation missions in support of the Florida Highway Patrol. This is a nonu2011sworn position that performs specialized aircraft operations supporting public safety missions. When not engaged in aviation missions, the incumbent will support the Aviation Unit. Additional duties may include participating in training, assisting with flight operations procedures, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to Aviation Unit safety initiatives. Aviation Operations & Mission Support: + Maintain pilot proficiency and knowledge of law enforcement aircraft standards. + Conduct full preflight inspections including fuel sampling and system checks. + Participate in aviation training, simulations, and law enforcement seminars. + Conduct air surveillance missions supporting ground units. + Modify flight schedules for weather and operational demands. + Document discrepancies and coordinate repairs; notify the Chief Pilot. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Regulations. + Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. + Skill in operating navigational aids. + Skill in flying under instrument conditions. + Ability to perform preventive maintenance on aircraft. + Ability to describe facts and events accurately. + Ability to analyze and interpret data. + Ability to prepare and maintain accurate logs, records and reports. + Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Preferred Qualifications + Perform surveillance flights and emergency search missions. + Maintain communication with officers via police radio. + Preference may be given to applicantsu2014regardless of total flight hoursu2014who hold any of the following qualifications, as well as those with experience as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or as an Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic (A&P): u2022 Rotorcraftu2013Helicopter rating u2022 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate u2022 Flight instructor certification u2022 Certified A&P Mechanic, with or without Inspection Authorization (IA) u2022 Aviation program management experience u2022 Sworn Law Enforcement experience u2022 Florida Law Enforcement Certification u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree from an accredited college or university Preference will also be given to applicants who have obtained an Associateu2019s degree or higher from an accredited college/university. Licensure / Certification Requirements Commercial Multi-Engine rating required AND Instrument rating required. Job Related Requirements + The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicantu2019s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged. + This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driveru2019s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment. + Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid FAA Class II medical certificate prior to appointment. Applicants who are not currently rated for an FLHSMV aircraft will be required to complete agencyu2011approved training. + 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. About the Organization The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is a statewide organization committed to public safety through highway patrol, motor services, and aviation support functions. Our Benefits Include + Annual Vacation and Sick Leave + Paid Parental Leave + Nine Paid Holidays + State Health and Life Insurance + Educational Benefits + Contributory Retirement Plan To learn more about FLHSMV and why itu2019s a great place to work, visit flhsmv.gov/careers. General Information + To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly reflected within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment history must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered. + The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview. + Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBIu2019s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI. + FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes. 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. VETERANSu2019 PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veteransu2019 Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veteransu2019 Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veteransu2019 Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee