About the role
Requisition No: 886335
Agency: Military Affairs
Working Title: Fixed Wing Pilot - 62000495
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 62000495
Salary: $120,000.00 - $130,00.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026
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Job Title: Fixed Wing Pilot – 62000495
FLORIDA STATE GUARD
*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
VACANCY # 62000495
WORK LOCATION: Lakeland, Florida
ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE GUARD (FSG)
The Florida State Guard serves Florida as a cornerstone of statewide crisis and emergency response. The mission of the Florida State Guard is to protect and preserve the life and property of the people of Florida from all threats to public safety through rapid deployment of ground, maritime, and air capabilities in partnership with state and local agencies. The Florida State Guard is a Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
- Training Opportunities
- For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- New employees of the Florida State Guard will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- New employees of the Florida State Guard are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
- The Florida State Guard is paid monthly.
- As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
*NOTE*
To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verified by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
POSITION SUMMARY
A Fixed‑Wing Pilot for public use aircraft is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of fixed‑wing aircraft in support of public service missions such as air medical transport, search and rescue, or other government/agency operations. The role requires strict adherence to FAA regulations, operational procedures, and safety standards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
- FAA Class 2 Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
- 2,000 hours in category (Fixed Wing).
- 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours in category.
- 500+ hours of fixed-wing turbine time.
- 100+ night hours and 100+ instrument hours.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
- King Air B300 experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct safe, legal, and efficient flight operations, including pre-flight planning, navigation, and post flight activities.
- Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections to verify aircraft airworthiness; ensure all systems, charts, and approach plates are current.
- Operate strictly in accordance with FAA regulations (FAR/CFR), Aeronautical Inform.
- Transport patients, cargo, or personnel in support of public service missions (such as air medical transport, search and rescue, or government operations).
- Coordinate closely with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners, while safely adapting to changing weather and operational conditions.
- Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles, effectively manage emergencies, and ensure passenger and crew safety.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough understanding of FAA regulations (FAR/CFR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), agency operational manuals, pre-flight planning, navigation techniques, and aircraft airworthiness standards.
- Proficient aircraft handling and flight operations (including night and instrument flying), comprehensive aircraft inspection, and expert utilization of current navigation systems, charts, and approach plates.
- Ability to transport patients, cargo, and personnel safely; adapt to rapidly changing weather and operational conditions; coordinate seamlessly with air traffic control, ground crews, and mission partners; and apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) principles to effectively manage emergencies and guarantee crew and passenger safety.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.