POSTING DATE: 03/13/2025
APPLICATION DUE BY: 04/12/2025
Title: Aircraft Pilot
Salary ranges:
Aircraft Pilot 1, M-2: $104,535.00-$132,143.00
Aircraft Pilot 2, M-3: $116,026.00-$146,630.00
Aircraft Pilot 3, M-4: $128,324.00-$161,941.00
Aircraft Pilot 4, M-5: $142,488.00-$180,020.00
Locations: Various
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Days: Various
Union Representation: M/C
Pilots will be hired into the unit as an Aircraft Pilot 1, M-2, an Aircraft Pilot 2, M-3, Aircraft
Pilot 3, M-4, Aircraft Pilot 4, M-5.
Appointment levels will be dependent upon the pilots
FAA ratings, their proficiency, and their job responsibilities within the Aviation Unit.
Pilots hired by the Division will be required to enter into a binding agreement whereby
they become financially responsible for the cost of factory schools should they resign their
position within one year of being sent to an “Initial” factory school.
DUTIES
Incumbents control and navigate aircrafts to transport cargo and passengers; conduct
aerial surveillance, and search and rescue activities.
These positions are classified only
at the Division of State Police. Specific duties include:
• Operate aircraft to transport passengers, crew, and cargo, adhering to Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Division policies and procedures, and
other applicable aviation rules.
• Operate aircraft within performance envelopes adhering to the limitations and
capabilities of the appropriate aircraft manuals.
• Ensure preflight planning is completed and communicated appropriately.
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• Select routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and
smoothest flights.
• Inspect aircrafts and perform limited maintenance to ensure they are in airworthy
condition prior to flight and ensure open communication with maintenance
operations.
• Ensure the safe transport of passengers and cargo.
• Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems
during flights.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on aircrafts; and completes records of
flights and work performed.
• Comply with the Aviation Unit Safety Program.
• Ensure documentation and records are completed accurately and in a timely
fashion.
Distinguishing Characteristics
• The Minimum flight time required for all positions is a total time of 2000 flight hours.
Consideration may be given to applicates who have 1500 flight hours with relevant
experience to related to the New York State Police mission to include operations
in and around the NYC area, external load operations, NVG experience and
qualification, hoist experience, and ISR experience.
• M-2: may serve as the pilot in command of a NYS Police airplane or helicopter in
designated missions commensurate with the training and standards outlined in the
New York State Police Aircrew Training manual; perform executive transport
missions for NYS executives and other government officials; perform specialized
environmental missions; and maintain a sufficient understanding of aircraft
systems to facilitate both in-flight problem solving and interaction with maintenance
personnel.
• M-3: serve as the Pilot in Command of a New York State Police airplane or
helicopter in designated missions commensurate with the training and standards
outlined in the New York State Police Aircrew Training manual; may serve as an
Executive Pilot in Command, either helicopter or airplane, or designation as a Unit
trainer.
• M-4: serve as the Pilot in Command of a New York State Police airplane or
helicopter in designated missions commensurate with the training and standards
outlined in the New York State Police Aircrew Training Manual; may serve as
Executive Pilot in Command, either helicopter or airplane, or designation as a Unit
trainer. 2
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• M-5: may serve as the Director of Operations; serve as the Executive Pilot in
Command of a New York State Police airplane or helicopter in designated missions
commensurate with the training and standards outlined in the New York State
Police Aircrew Training Manual; administer the training and standardization
program; serve as the Director of Safety and the Chair of the New York State Police
Aviation Safety Council.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• M-2: Commercial Rotary with Instrument rating; or Commercial Single Engine Land
and Commercial Multi-Engine Land Airplane rating with instrument privileges.
• M-3: Commercial Rotary with Instrument Rating and Commercial Single Engine
Land and Commercial Multi-Engine Land Airplane rating with instrument
privileges; or Commercial Rotary with Instrument Rating and Certified Flight and
Instrument Instructor; or Commercial Single Engine Land and Commercial MultiEngine Land Airplane rating with instrument privileges and Certified Flight and
Instrument Instructor; or Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter; or Airline Transport
Multi-Engine Land.
• M-4: Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter and Certified Flight and Instrument
Instructor; or Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine Land and Certified Flight and
Instrument Instructor; or Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter and Airline Transport
Pilot Multi-Engine Land.
• M-5: Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor Certified and either
operational Aviation experience administering a similar program, and Airline
Transport Pilot Helicopter certificate; or operational aviation experience
administering a similar program, and Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine land
certificate.
LOCATIONS
Aviation Unit - Albany
739 Albany Shaker Road
Latham, New York 12110
Albany County
Aviation Unit - Newburgh
1005 1st Street, Hangar 109
New Windsor, New York 12550
Orange County
Aviation Unit - Saranac
Adirondack Regional Airport
Saranac Lake, New York 12983
Franklin County
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HOW TO APPLY
Kindly send a letter of intent and complete resume to:
Email: personnelresumes@troopers.ny.gov
Place in the Subject line: Aircraft Pilot
**Please include in the subject line of the email which locations you are interested in.**
The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique
skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified
candidates are considered for employment without the regard to age, race, color, religion,
gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The New York State
Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications from
a wide range of candidates.
The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with the disabilities and/or sincerely held
religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518)
457-3840 or personnel@troopers.ny.gov.
