Fixed Wing Pilot II

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Fixed Wing Pilot to operate single and multi-engine airplanes for transport of Department staff, Governor, and for airborne surveillance in traffic and criminal enforcement operations for Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies, as required. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies.  

Permanent status as Fixed Wing Pilot I with a total of three (3) years of service as a Fixed Wing Pilot I with the Arizona Department of Public Safety with an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months OR the equivalent at an external FAA Part 91, 135 or 121 operation, with the additions listed below:
Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or have a GED.
By the starting date, must be a resident of the State of Arizona.
Must have a valid Arizona driver license no later than effective starting date.
Must be an FAA Airline transport pilot – Airplane Multi-engine Land.
Must be an FAA Commercial pilot – Airplane Single engine Land.
Must hold an FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Must have 2500 total flying hours, 1000 of which must be as pilot-in-command.
Must have 500 hours airplane multi-engine.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience operating King Air aircraft.
Experience using Proline 21 and Garmin G1000 flight decks.
CFI/II or Military equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the flexibility to work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, callouts, and overtime.
Must be willing to work in varying climates, temperatures, and weather conditions.
Must reside within 30 miles of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
No outside employment during 12-month probationary period to include furloughs from FAR 121 or 135 operations; this does not apply to military duties or obligations.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.