MD520 NVG ALE Pilot Maryland

Salary: $80,000.00 $110,000.00 Annually

Location: 6709 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD

Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent/Classified

Department: Police Department

Job Number: 21-021-50-DVClosing date and time: 2/22/2021 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Nature and Variety of Work: Come join our team! Located minutes from downtown Washington DC, Prince George's is the perfect family-friendly community to live, work, and play! Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, Prince George's County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in the State of Maryland. More than 1,500 police officers and 300 civilians provide a full range of law enforcement services to nearly 900,000 residents and business owners. Prince George's County Police Department is proud to provide service to a diverse demographic and geographic area.

About the position: The Pilot-In-Command is a civilian (non-sworn) position responsible for piloting rotorcraft-helicopters for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in the control and suppression of crime, transporting public safety employees and equipment for aerial surveillance, search and rescue, and other related law enforcement and public safety operations. This position applies significant knowledge of and experience with principles and practices of aviation safety and flight operation management. Work is performed outdoors in a helicopter where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes, poor flying conditions, and night flying are encountered. Work requires physical exertion in controlling and flying helicopters and loading and unloading of equipment and cargo. Incumbents must be able to climb and crawl to conduct flight inspections, reach, grasp, hear/listen, see/observe up close and far away to perform the essential duties of this job. Some work is performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions. Incumbents may sit for extended periods of time answering the telephone and operating computer equipment. Incumbents in this class may be assigned to a work shift to include evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays. Incumbents are subject to on-call duty during emergencies and staff shortages and may be required to work overtime, as needed. The incumbent in this position is considered an essential employee and is required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc., and conform/perform according to essential public safety employee policy/procedure.

What you'll do: Conducts all activities required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial rating as pilot-in-command of rotorcraft-helicopter. Conducts all activities as a member of the Prince George's County Police Aviation Section, and complies with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), which may be more restrictive than FAA Regulations. Conducts appropriate pre-flight, flight, and post-flight operations, which requires the ability to make mature, stand-alone, go/no-go, launch decisions. Decisions are based in part on: weather, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), aircraft status and maintenance, health, and legal requirements. Cancels and/or terminates flight when airworthiness of aircraft is in question. Conducts a search for pertinent weather data, then demonstrates the ability to use that information to avoid hazardous flight conditions. Conducts preflight planning and briefings for passengers and crewmembers prior to each mission. Operates the aircraft in a manner that complies with FAA regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, departmental guidelines, and accepted aeronautical procedures. Communicates with air traffic controllers in a manner consistent with FAA regulations. Reports all maintenance discrepancies to the contract maintenance technician. Ensures that the aircraft is properly handled and stored while on the ground. Reviews information related to aeronautical sciences, safety, and regulations. Maintains knowledge of current FAA regulations that pertain to missions and conditions encountered, or which may reasonably be expected to be encountered. Continually works toward the professional development of airborne law enforcement skills and knowledge. Attends and successfully completes Aircraft manufacturer's annual refresher course as required by Aviation Section guidelines. Maintains certification to perform duties of a Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot with current Class II medical. Maintains the required physical, mental, and emotional standards as mandated by the FAA to perform the duties of pilot-in-command of an aircraft. Maintains commercial pilot currency as mandated by the FAA to perform the duties of pilot in command of an aircraft. Communicates effectively with members of the unit, public service personnel, superiors, and citizens. Completes written reports and assignments clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner. Perform public relations duties by speaking at schools, neighborhoods, and other interested groups. Attend seminars and classroom training to further develop and maintain skills in airborne law enforcement. Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general operational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

What you'll need: High School Diploma or G.E.D; Must be a commercially rated rotorcraft-helicopter pilot. Must have a current FAA Class II medical certificate. Must have no flight accidents, flight mishaps, flight violations, or suspensions of FAA certificates of any category or type. Complete knowledge of flight operations in the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ). 14 CFR part 93.Minimum of 10 years of Airborne Law Enforcement or equivalent U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) rotorcraft experience. Minimum flight hours as a pilot-in-command: Minimum of 2,500 flight hours as a pilot-in-command in any MD500 series rotorcraft-helicopter series or 1,500 flight hours as a pilot-in-command in an MD520N rotorcraft-helicopter; PLUS, Minimum of 1,000 flight hours as a pilot-in-command with a combination of night unaided and/or night aided (NVG) flight time or 500 flight hours as a pilot-in-command night aided (NVG) flight time.

Preferred Flight Experience and Education: Graduation from an institution of higher learning with Associates or Bachelorette degree.1000 flight hours as pilot-in-command in the Washington DC, SFRA/FRZ. 14 CFR part 93.Experience operating a commercial rotorcraft single-engine turbine as a pilot in command. Airborne law enforcement experience as a sworn Public Safety officer. Operation familiarization in the National Capital Region Command Center (NCRCC).

Certification/License: Upon selection, the candidate must: Possess a valid state-issued driver's license. Possess a valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating, with no past record of violations or suspensions. Possess a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must: Successfully pass a background investigation. Must be able to work on-call, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be a commercially rated rotorcraft-helicopter pilot. Must maintain an FAA Class II Medical Certificate. Must meet and demonstrate proficiency in all department required training and certification standards. Must complete cockpit dunker and water survival training.