Salary

$47.62 - $60.16 Hourly

Location

Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

45583

Agency

180 Department of Public Safety

Unit

1130 DPS Adm Aero Bureau

Opening Date

07/08/2025

Closing Date

7/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Recruiter

Kelly Chinn

# of Openings

Location

135 North 2400 West Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Background Check

Selected applicants must be willing to provide authorization and information necessary for a full background investigation which may include a polygraph.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

The Utah Department of Public Safety(DPS) is looking for an Aircraft Pilot. This individual will need to maneuver the aircraft safely and effectively while coordinating with crew and ground personnel for a variety of missions. These missions include but are not limited to: Law Enforcement support missions (including vehicle pursuits, warrant services aerial reconnaissance, marijuana eradication), search and rescue missions, and providing support for other state agencies. Pilot will be required to work closely with a crew member that will be a Law Enforcement officer where good Crew Resource Management is vital to accomplish the mission.

Principle Duties:

As an Aircraft Pilot, you will:

Pilot or co-pilot a rotary wing aircraft
Ensures proper aircraft maintenance and operational readiness
Maintains accurate records and logs
Conduct Law Enforcement Flights, Personnel Transport, Utility Flights
Conducts Search and Rescue operations in coordination with County Sheriffs Departments

Minimum Qualifications & Preferences

In order to qualify, you must have:

2000 hours PIC in Helicopter
100 hours Nighttime
1500 hours Turbine Powered Aircraft
Extensive Mountain Experience - evaluated on an individual basis

Preference may be given to applicants for the following experience

In order to qualify, you must have:

Night Vision Goggle
Long Line
Astar 350/H 125 or any Variant
Part 135
CFI (Certified Instrument Instructor)
Quantifiable CRM experience (working with a crew)
Single and/or multi engine fixed wing aircraft certification
Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer

Supplemental Information

The incumbent will be required to reside within 50 miles from the Salt Lake Hanger (135 North 2400 West, Salt Lake City).
Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
May be required to provide 24 hour on call services.
Valid commercial helicopter pilots license with instrument rating
Training Contract may be required
Falsification of Pilot Logbooks or inability to show records may be a disqualifying

Utah Department of Public Safety

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