Director of Flight Operations

This position functions as the Director of Flight Operations of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) and is directly responsible for all programmatic operational and administrative functions of the Aviation Command – Operations Division. The position will have direct responsibility for managing and directing the operations of seven statewide helicopter sections, a fixed-wing section, an Operations Control Center (OCC), a training section, an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program, and all of those section-assigned personnel and equipment. The position ensures that air medical transport, airborne law enforcement, homeland security, search and rescue, and disaster assessment missions, both manned and unmanned are carried out safely, efficiently, and effectively under State statute and within the regulations of the Federation Aviation Administration. This position represents senior management within the MSPAC and works closely with the Commander and Operations Branch Commander. This position requires a flexible work schedule and must be available for emergency response at all times when in the geographic area.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of experience in aviation administrative or professional work of which three years must have involved the supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development in the aviation field AND Completion of 2000 helicopter flight hours as an FAA licensed Pilot-In-Command. 

• Three of the five years of experience are within the past six years as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under Part 121, Public Use, and/or Part 91. We will also include military equivalent experience.
• Currently or formerly approved as a Director of Operations under 14 CFR Part 119.71 or has worked as a Director of Operations under a different statue. 
• Experience training in or operating a flight simulator and/or flight training device.

• Applicants for positions with the Department of Maryland State Police will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and a polygraph examination before a permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.
• Some positions in this classification are assigned duties that will require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify their ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24-hour basis, and therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached. Working weekends and holidays is required. Employees are also subject to emergency call out. This is an Emergency Essential Employee.
• Employees in this classification must have access to an automobile for use on official business in the event a State vehicle cannot be provided. A standard mileage allowance will be paid for the use of a privately owned vehicle.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.