Highway Patrol Aviation Flight Instructor

**PLEASE ATTACH ALL CERTIFICATES TO YOUR APPLICATION**

PLEASE NOTE: If selected for interview youll be asked to provide flight logs and/or certifications.



For fixed-wing Flight Instructor positions:

1. FAA Airplane Single Engine Land Commercial Certificate with instrument rating;

2. AND FAA Airplane Single Engine Land Flight Instructors Certificate with instrument rating;

3. AND TSA Security Awareness Training Certificate;

4. AND FAA Part 107 Certificate;

5. AND Current FAA Second class medical certificate;

6. AND Current Flight Review;

7. AND 2 yrs. exp. as a flight instructor;

8. AND Minimum of 1500 hours of total flight time;

9. AND Minimum 500 hours of flight instruction given with a minimum of 250 flight hours of fixed-wing aircraft instruction.

&/or



For rotary-wing Flight Instructor positions:

1. FAA Rotorcraft Helicopter Commercial Certificate with instrument rating;

2. AND FAA Rotorcraft Helicopter Flight Instructors Certificate with instrument rating;

3. AND TSA Security Awareness Training Certificate;

4. AND FAA Part 107 Certificate;

5. AND Current FAA Second class medical certificate;

6. AND Current Flight Review;

7. AND 2 yrs. exp. as a flight instructor;

8. AND Minimum of 1500 hours of total flight time;

9. AND Minimum 500 hours of flight instruction given with a minimum of 250 flight hours of rotary-wing aircraft instruction.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio State Highway Patrols Mission
The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased professional public safety services through inclusion collaboration and innovation.


Aviation Unit
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Section consists of 11 uniformed flight crew personnel members 3 helicopters and 13 airplanes. Nearly every aviation service performed by Patrol pilots is available to other law enforcement agencies. For traffic enforcement search assistance aerial photography evidence relays or marijuana eradication the Ohio State Highway Patrols Aviation Section is a tremendous asset to law enforcement throughout the state.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Annual Flight Reviews; Successful completion of annual recurrent training at Division-contracted training vendors; Must maintain an FAA Airplane Single Engine Land &/or Rotorcraft Helicopter Flight Instructors Certificate with instrument rating TSA Security Awareness Training Certificate FAA Part 107 Certificate & FAA Second class medical certificate; Must complete & maintain LEADS practitioner status to include CJIS awareness training as required.


UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to noise from aircraft; exposed to high altitude; Working hours will include nights weekends & holidays based on operational need; may be on call 24 hrs. 7 days per week; overnight travel may be required; works outside exposed to weather; exposed to extremely confined work spaces in cockpits of aircraft; exposed to fumes from aircraft exhausts & fuel; may be exposed to extreme heat; may be exposed to hazards from offender on low altitude flights.


Position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24


Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check a background check including a polygraph examination may be required on all selected applicants.

• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location -2829 W. Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235
Work Hours -8:00am to5:00pm; Working hours will include nights weekends & holidays based on operational need; may be on call 24 hrs. 7 days per week


What you will do as a Highway Patrol Aviation Flight Instructor

Develop coordinate implement & instruct training courses & programs designed to prepare law enforcement officers for operation of fixed-wing &/or rotary-wing aircraft assist current division pilots with maintaining or developing their proficiency level & to formulate & implement training program plans policies & procedures:

• Provides initial ground & flight instruction to division personnel enrolled in the flight training program; Provides advanced initial & recurrent ground & flight instruction to current division pilots;

• Provides Tactical Flight Officers with an adequate level of training in order to bring a safe resolution to the aircraft & occupants in the event of incapacitation of the pilot;

• Coordinates flight schedules with trainees & plans & conducts all weather training flights; Conducts check flights with flight crews during active missions to ensure compliance with SOPs;

• Develops & conducts assessments in order to evaluate student performance for certification; Records & maintains assessment results training & professional development records & training activities;

• Properly prepares & approves trainees for the Federal Aviation Administration Private Instrument Commercial & Airline Transport Pilot (i.e. ATP) check rides in the categories of airplane single engine land &/or rotorcraft helicopter;

• Develops & implements plans policies & standard operating procedures (SOPs) for aviation training programs; Interprets state & federal regulations & makes recommendations to internal policies & procedures;

• Creates &/or revises syllabus lesson plans & training materials to be used for all levels of skill & experience; Ensures all training courses are conducted in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (i.e. FAA) Regulations applicable codes & laws & OSHP operating procedures to include the Safety Management System;

• Evaluates long term training needs & makes recommendations as to resources supplies & equipment needed to conduct trainings; Recommends inclusion of additional classes programs &/or certifications;

• Coordinates with contracted outside training vendors on the training requirements & standards of the associated course;

• Plans & conducts all weather transportation flights & general utility flights as pilot-in-command or second-in-command &/or serves as pilot-in-command or second-in-command for maintenance & mission equipment check flights maintenance & mission relay flights reposition flights &/or passenger flights which may contain secured ammunition &/or firearms;

• Makes decisions using discriminating judgement & analysis & provides quick responses to rapidly changing dynamic weather conditions &/or aircraft abnormal conditions to include thunderstorms lightning & or trainee input;

• Devises in-flight solutions to include alternate airport selection alternate flight profile selection alternate altitude & mission profile;

• Serves as a flight crew member on a variety of flights conducted by the OSHP Aviation Section which does not require sworn personnel;

• Conducts routine currency check & training flights with current flight crews to include but not limited to flight reviews instrument proficiency checks night vision goggle initial & proficiency checks pilot-in-command & second-in-command proficiency checks & tactical flight officer proficiency checks;

• Conducts pre & post maintenance check flights & training flights;

• Maintains aircraft manuals & all related flight publications connected to operation & safety of all aircraft;

• Prepares & presents a wide variety of training material to both internal & external personnel (i.e. Law Enforcement Aviation groups) at joint training events;

• Attends & successfully completes annual recurrent training to include flight instructor courses; maintains & demonstrates subject matter expertise in aviation practices aviation training & proficiency in the use of equipment &/or aircraft;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion ofeligibility period.
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Retirement systems including Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.