Fixed Wing Pilot
- Lakeland, FL
- $105,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
- Training Opportunities
- For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to
- New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
- The Florida State Guard is paid on a monthly basis.
- As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
- Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
- Commercial Pilot
- *Multi-Engine Airplane
- *Multi-Engine Helicopter
- Must be an FAA-certified flight instructor, or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of hire date
- In excess of 3000 hours of fixed-winged and 3000 hours of rotary-winged aircraft flight time
- Serve as a pilot in support of conducting and completing FSG aviation missions and Mutual Aid Incidents
- Responsible for piloting state-owned and leased aircraft in support of the FSG
- Conduct regular preflight inspections of the aircraft before each use.
- Operate aircraft safely and effectively at all times in accordance with current FAA regulations, FSG policies, and procedures as outlined in the FSG Flight Manual and the aircraft manufacturer's handbook.
- Respond to request for aerial platform for photography.
- Assist when requested for aerial search and rescue, tracking of individuals suspected of criminal activity and periodic aerial transportation of arrestees.
- Provide an aerial platform for security for state property, government officials, and dignitaries.
- Maintain aircraft in a clean, safe and fully operational state. Recognizing and reporting any and all required maintenance or repair needs of the aircraft.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques for operating fixed and rotary-winged aircraft.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective emergency management activities.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of organizational leadership.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the management of assigned personnel and demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and direct people.
- Knowledge and understanding of communications and best practices.
- Knowledge of computer-based report preparation and strategic planning.
- Ability to operate desktop computer software and programs, maintaining databases and providing status reports as required.
- Ability and skill to communicate effectively and professionally with governmental organizations and stakeholders, including public speaking and writing reports for public dissemination.
- Ability and demonstrated skill in exercising good judgment in emergency/critical situations and ability to make decisions quickly.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to travel and/or work in a field environment during disaster conditions when necessary.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects, tasking and/or priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.