Aviation Division Director

Title: Aviation Division Director DSPF0013

State Role Title:Pilot III

Hiring Range: Per VSPs Salary Administration Plan.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of State Police

Location:Chesterfield Virginia

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is open to all current Department employees both sworn and professional staff and the public. If filled by a sworn employee the position will retain the rank of Captain. If a professional staff is selected they will serve in a comparable role and hold the title of Director.

Sworn employees applying for this position shall be governed by the State Police Manual and must apply through PageUp and must attach their SP-88 and SP-92P.

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Aviation Division Director in our Aviation Division in Chesterfield Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Being responsible for the effective and efficient management of allocated resources and administers the Departments Aviation and Med-Flight programs statewide.
Directing the activities of the Aviation Division to meet the Departments goals and objectives.
Managing the activities of the Divisions employees for the observance of orders proper performance of duty the maintenance of discipline and to foster a cooperative relationship among the Department and aviation community the public and related agencies and organizations.
Directing the development and administration of cross-training programs/or desk procedures for subordinate supervisory staff to ensure continuity of operation.

About the Agency:

Were more than a law enforcement agency were a team of problem-solvers innovators and public servants shaping Virginias future. At VSP your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If youre ready for meaningful work real growth and a supportive culture that feels like family your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

Of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) state and federal regulations governing flight safety and operations.
Of supervisory policies and procedures.
Of budget and procurement policies.
Of aviation maintenance and repair procedures.

Skill:

In aviation operations coordination.
In budget administration.
In the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
In aviation technology and software.

Ability:

To supervise and lead staff.
To strategically plan coordinate and oversee complex flight operations.
To interpret aviation data and safety metrics.
To manage organizational change and support workforce continuity.
To analyze operational needs and anticipate issues.
To review analyze and update division policies and procedures.
To maintain professional standards.
To partner with FAA and industry stakeholders.
To communicate complex aviation issues clearly to executives.
To develop and mentor staff.

Second class FAA medical certificate.
FAA commercial pilot certification with FAA instrument rating in both airplanes and helicopters.
FAA flight instructor and instrument flight instructor ratings in both airplanes and helicopters.
A valid Virginia Drivers License.
Supervisory experience leading and managing aviation operations or directly assisting with such management is required.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

The Director shall reside within 90 minutes of the Aviation Division Headquarters located at the Chesterfield County Airport.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Department rules and regulations preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s) to include pre-employment testing a presentation and/or a work sample if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on May 6 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements performance criteria or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.