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Old 13th Nov 2002, 12:08
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This is a currently advertised job for Baton Rouge, LA.

Hope it helps .... Couldn't find a wage.

STATE POLICE PILOT

The examples of work given are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this job. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

JOB TITLE: STATE POLICE PILOT

FUNCTION OF WORK: To pilot helicopters and/or airplanes in order to perform duties related to law enforcement; and to provide highway traffic enforcement and support objectives of State Police by providing aerial transportation, survey operations, surveillance, and other related aerial activities.

LEVEL OF WORK: Journeyman.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a higher ranking State Police Pilot.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Public Safety and Corrections; Office of State Police.

JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from State Police Master Pilot by piloting only one type of aircraft (either airplanes or helicopters) and by the performance of less complex tasks.
Differs from other aircraft pilots by the type of aircraft piloted and by law enforcement activities.


EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs all functions of State Police Commissioned Police Officer.
Pilots either helicopters or airplanes in patrolling Louisiana highways, water ways, and airports, checking for violation of state and federal laws.

Provides aerial transport for agency and other officials.

Provides aerial assistance to victims of natural disasters, hazardous material spills, and other disasters.

Directs efforts in quelling riots and other disturbances.

Directs and coordinates enforcement activities of units during law enforcement operations.

Coordinates with necessary personnel and determines methods to be used, time to complete, number of units required to complete projects assigned by Deputy Command Pilot.

Assists law enforcement units by providing an airborne observation platform to determine placement of men and equipment, access to areas not visible from the ground, and detection of violators such as escapees or lost persons.

Checks aircraft for airworthiness and determines if any factors such as weather would affect the safe operation of the aircraft.

Files appropriate flight plans and flight reports with necessary agency.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus possession of a current FAA Commercial Fixed-Wing Pilot's license with Instrument Rating or a Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot's License.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Experience in law enforcement will substitute for the required degree on a year for year basis.
Experience in aviation will substitute for the required degree as follows:

500 recorded flight hours for one year of college course work.
1000 recorded flight hours for two years of college course work.
1500 recorded flight hours for three years of college course work.
2000 recorded flight hours for four years of college course work.
Note: There is no substitution for the aviator's license or the Louisiana State Police law enforcement experience.


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to check out on the models and types of aircraft to be flown.
Possession of a current FAA medical certificate.

Must be a fraduate of the State Police Training Academy and be P.O.S.T. certified. Must continue throughout appointment to meet the State Police P.O.S.T. requirements for recertification.

Note: Any college hour or degree must be from a school accrredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies; the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges,Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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