Non Sworn Helicopter Pilot

• Job ID: 81298
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/30/2024
• Closing Date: 11/05/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Excluded Oth
• Division/Unit: Air Patrol Surveillance / Air Patrol Surveillance
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• End Date: 10/23/2027
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position exists to provide pilot services for the Department of Public Safety State Patrol Flight section helicopter pilot which provides helicopter and fixed wing support for public safety officials across Minnesota. Duties include all day and night flights in search and rescue operations, search and find operations, active patrol operations as well as transportation operations. Pilots are required to assure that operations are conducted with responsibility and accountability, including the highest degree of flight safety, efficiency, convenience, and professionalism.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with the following:

• 2nd Class Airman's Medical License
• Rotorcraft Commercial Aircraft License
• Fixed Wing Commercial Aircraft License
• Fixed Wing Instrument Rating
• Vertical reference helicopter certification and experience
• Live-load short haul training and experience.
• Night vision goggle initial certification and a minimum of 100 hours of use.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated training and experience in the following areas:

• Ability to operate in high stress active law enforcement and emerging public safety environments. This includes (and is not limited to) making sound decisions in rapidly evolving scenarios, communicating visual scenes over the radio to ground personnel, directing and conveying tactical environments and decision to ground personnel, maintaining situational awareness and crew decision making communication within the aircraft.
• Use of a Wescam Mx-10 turret with visual and IR capability.
• Ability to communicate directions for response in active law enforcement and emergency response scenes.
• Ability to operate Technisonic 9100 multi-band airborne receiver.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both cold and hot) on a regular basis. The employee will frequently fly an airplane/helicopter and must be able to overpower the autopilot. The employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground, occasionally up to three miles per day. The employee will work in the airport environment walking on active ramps, taxiways, and runways during the day. The employee must rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting) while conducting aircraft preflight inspections. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the eyes, hearing, respiration, and visibility from injury. The employee must have a 2nd class flight medical certificate. Information is communicated through writing, speaking, and using the telephone. The employee regularly works at a desk or counter, seated, and enters information into a computer and visually interprets information off a computer monitor.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1. Criminal History
2. Reference Check
3. Fingerprints (MNJIS/EDL)
4. Proof of Citizenship
5. Drug Screen
6. Psychological Evaluation

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us or 651-201-7296.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.