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PERMANENT

\n$101,678-$142,396/yr\nUpdated 09/21/2026\nJob Description\nJob Summary\n

SALARY/BENEFITS

\nStarting $101,678. Eligible for Non-Competitive promotion to Maryland State Police (MSP) Pilot I-B and competitive promotions to MSP Pilot II when qualified; PLUS, Annual Cost-of-Living step increases contingent upon funding; Exceptional Retirement Package; Outstanding Employee Benefits; multi-mission platform; AW/139 aircraft and more.

NATURE OF WORK

\nAn MSP Pilot I-A, Second-in-Command, is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work within MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters enumerated in the MSPAC Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations and as mandated by the Director of Flight Operations or the MSPAC Commander. Employees conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA rules and regulations for search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, and other law enforcement related missions. Employees ensure all MSPAC and FAA Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Ensures aircraft are in a constant state of readiness and shall notify the Maryland State Police Pilot II (Pilot-in-Command) or appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Employees ensure all records concerning the aircraft are maintained according to established protocol. Employees work in conjunction with the Pilot-in-Command, flight paramedic and other passengers to form the crew.\n

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Examples are illustrative only):\nFlies MSPAC aircraft as SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law-enforcement related missions according to FAA rules and regulations;\nConducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with MSPAC and FAA regulations and standards;\nPerforms maintenance functions that include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs;\nPerforms routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities;\nOperates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors;\nRecommends go/no-go flight risk management decisions related to weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations;\nCompletes paperwork required by the MSPAC and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents;\nCompletes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA and MSPAC regulations;\nPerforms other related duties.\nRequirements\nKnowledge of FAA rules and regulations;\nKnowledge of flying techniques required for day, night and instrument flying conditions;\nKnowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures;\nSkill in piloting helicopters; Ability to make safe and rational go/no-go flight decisions and to determine if weather and other flight safety considerations are within acceptable ranges;\nAbility to fly helicopters in potentially hazardous conditions;\nAbility to communicate effectively.\n

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\n

Experience:

Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

\nEmployees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter certification.\nEmployees in this classification must possess and maintain FAA 2nd Class Physical certification.\nEmployees in this classification must possess and maintain an acceptable Instrument Helicopter as determined by FAA regulations and required by the MSP Aviation Command.\nEmployees 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.\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLASSIFICATION

\nCandidates 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.\nEmployees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis and must provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.\nEmployees 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.\nEmployees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements. Employees in this classification are required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

\nGo to Maryland's www.jobaps.com/md\nIn \"Filter Open Jobs\" enter Maryland State Police in Department and hit the GREEN Search tab\nScroll down and click on the Job Title and the Job Bulletin will appear\nHit the BLUE \"Click HERE to apply\" and follow the instructions for completing the application.\nWe are totally committed to making your experience with the MSPAC a rewarding one. Should you have any questions or experience difficulty navigating the On-Line Applicant process, please feel free to contact Ms. Christina Blake at (christina.blake@maryland.gov) or Ms. Rita Thomas at (ritag.thomas@maryland.gov). For additional information on the MSPAC you are encouraged to visit our web site at

WWW.MDSP.ORG.

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MSP Helicopter Pilot 1-A

Maryland State Police - Aviation Command

•

Easton, Maryland

•

PERMANENT

$101,678-$142,396/yr

Updated 09/21/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

SALARY/BENEFITS

Starting $101,678. Eligible for Non-Competitive promotion to Maryland State Police (MSP) Pilot I-B and competitive promotions to MSP Pilot II when qualified; PLUS, Annual Cost-of-Living step increases contingent upon funding; Exceptional Retirement Package; Outstanding Employee Benefits; multi-mission platform; AW/139 aircraft and more.

NATURE OF WORK

An MSP Pilot I-A, Second-in-Command, is the intermediate level of civilian helicopter pilot work within MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). Employees in this classification will act as the Second-in-Command (SIC) pilot of helicopters enumerated in the MSPAC Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rules and Regulations and as mandated by the Director of Flight Operations or the MSPAC Commander. Employees conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA rules and regulations for search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, and other law enforcement related missions. Employees ensure all MSPAC and FAA Regulations concerning operation of Department aircraft are strictly followed. Ensures aircraft are in a constant state of readiness and shall notify the Maryland State Police Pilot II (Pilot-in-Command) or appropriate supervisor of any discrepancy of a grounding nature. Employees ensure all records concerning the aircraft are maintained according to established protocol. Employees work in conjunction with the Pilot-in-Command, flight paramedic and other passengers to form the crew.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Examples are illustrative only):

Flies MSPAC aircraft as SIC for aero-medical missions, search and rescue missions, homeland security, disaster assessments, prisoner extradition, personnel transport and other law-enforcement related missions according to FAA rules and regulations;

Conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections in accordance with MSPAC and FAA regulations and standards;

Performs maintenance functions that include cleaning aircraft interiors and exteriors, refueling and adding necessary fluids, and replacing light bulbs;

Performs routine maintenance of hangar and office facilities;

Operates specialized flight-related equipment, such as tow motors;

Recommends go/no-go flight risk management decisions related to weather conditions, maintenance, and other flight safety considerations;

Completes paperwork required by the MSPAC and Maryland State Police such as flight operation logs, aircraft logs, and other documents;

Completes required training courses and exercises in compliance with FAA and MSPAC regulations;

Performs other related duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations;

Knowledge of flying techniques required for day, night and instrument flying conditions;

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures;

Skill in piloting helicopters; Ability to make safe and rational go/no-go flight decisions and to determine if weather and other flight safety considerations are within acceptable ranges;

Ability to fly helicopters in potentially hazardous conditions;

Ability to communicate effectively.

Education:

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

Experience:

Twelve hundred (1200) helicopter or fixed wing flight hours as a FAA certificated pilot.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Employees in this classification must possess and maintain a FAA Commercial Helicopter certification.

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

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

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLASSIFICATION

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.

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

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.

Employees in this classification are subject to other FAA applicable drug testing requirements. Employees in this classification are required to sign an Obligation Service Agreement as a condition of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Go to Maryland's www.jobaps.com/md

In \"Filter Open Jobs\" enter Maryland State Police in Department and hit the GREEN Search tab

Scroll down and click on the Job Title and the Job Bulletin will appear

Hit the BLUE \"Click HERE to apply\" and follow the instructions for completing the application.

We are totally committed to making your experience with the MSPAC a rewarding one. Should you have any questions or experience difficulty navigating the On-Line Applicant process, please feel free to contact Ms. Christina Blake at (christina.blake@maryland.gov) or Ms. Rita Thomas at (ritag.thomas@maryland.gov). For additional information on the MSPAC you are encouraged to visit our web site at

WWW.MDSP.ORG.

Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.

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MSP Helicopter Pilot 1-A