FDLE PILOT POSITIONS ARE LOCATED IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking experienced pilots to fill positions located in Tallahassee, Florida. To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum requirement(s) listed below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration as a commercial pilot with an instrument rating and 1000 hours of fixed wing flight time. SALARY RANGE: $56,000 - $70,350 DUTIES: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for conducting and completing aviation missions in support of FDLE investigations, protective operations and mutual aid incidents. Additionally, when the incumbent is not involved in aviation activities he/she will perform activities in support of the Office of Statewide Investigative Services. Other tasks may include training, participating in maintenance and safety efforts of the Aviation Section, and reviewing flight practices and procedures to ensure the Aviation Section is performing all missions as safely as possible. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Possess a valid FAA Class II physical; Ability to prepare and maintain accurate logs, records and reports; Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations; Skill in operating navigational aids; Skill in flying under instrument conditions; Ability to perform preventive maintenance on aircraft; Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations; Ability to probe and obtain critical facts; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to describe facts and events accurately; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and Ability to analyze and interpret data. SPECIAL NOTES: Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: Sworn law enforcement experience; Florida law enforcement certification; Four-year degree from accredited college or university; Type rating for a King Air 350; Flight instructor certification; Airline transport pilot’s certificate; and Multi-engine type rating. NOTES: All successful candidates must pass a drug screen and background investigation which will include a financial credit check. Persons selected must possess, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license. REMINDERS: 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: [redacted] 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 [redacted]. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The [redacted] hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Apply on-line via the [redacted] Web site by 11:59 p.m. EST on closing date. Applicants may reapply for advertised vacancies whenever they occur. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at [redacted]. All documentation must be submitted to People First. The [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 ([redacted]). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The [redacted] 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.