***This position is for a Fixed-Wing Pilot*** Department of Administration/Aviation Services/Kanawha County - Plans missions after considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, airport facilities and navigational aids. Pilots aircraft; determines flight route; coordinates landings and take-off times and places. Oversees and/or participates in pre-flight and post-flight inspections of power plant, airframe and related equipment for mechanical and structural soundness and for proper operation of all auxiliary equipment, including communications and navigational systems. Provides aerial support to ground crew involved in law enforcement activities; reports via radio such information as results of aerial search missions, location and movement of suspects, fugitives and/or individuals involved in illicit activities, directs best routes to follow for apprehension. Serves as security officer when transporting or escorting government officials. Executes precision flying in piloting aircraft for vertical, oblique, continuous strip, and other types of aerial photography. Maintains comprehensive logs, reports, and records of aircraft operation, including cost, mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance repairs, flight time, etc. Coordinates and flies marijuana missions (seasonally); gives court testimony in relation to missions. Patrols assigned areas to detect illicit activities. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft. Oversees fueling of aircraft. May prepare on-call and regular work schedules. Performs other duties as required. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office [redacted]:00 AM - 4:30 PM) for special instructions. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter \"See Resume\" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for 180 days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. ATTENTION: To be considered for this job opportunity, all required verifications of post-high school education, training, licensure, Veteran\'s preference points, etc. must be submitted to the WV Division of Personnel before the closing date listed above. Verification of education must be in the form of a legible copy of your OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. If you are claiming Veteran\'s preference, a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran\'s letters must be submitted at the time of application. NO APPLICATIONS OR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. Therefore, please note that you will not be considered for this vacancy without required verification documents. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305 - FAX [redacted]. Examples of Work Training: High school diploma or equivalent and sufficient flight training to meet FAA licensing requirements. Preference may be given to candidates with a degree related to aviation and/or aeronautics from a regionally accredited college or university and/or current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. Experience: For fixed-wing aircraft, completion of a minimum of 1,500 hours of fixed-wing flight time. Of the 1,500 hours, 750 hours must be multi-engine, 100 hours must be certified instrument weather flying, and 100 hours must be night flying. For rotary-wing aircraft, completion of a minimum of 1,000 hours of rotary-wing flight time. Of the 1,000 hours, 100 hours must be night flying. Special Requirements: Possession of FAA Commercial and/or Airline Transport Pilot\'s license. Rotarywing pilots must possess FAA rotorcraft rating. Fixed-wing pilots must possess FAA airplane single and/or multi-engine and instrument rating. Possession of current FAA Class I or Class II medical certificate. ***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***