Assistant Maintenance Officer​/Pilot

Assistant Maintenance Officer/Pilot –

Requisition No: 868091 – Date:
Jan 9, 2026 – Agency:
Military Affairs –

Working Title:

Assistant Maintenance Officer/Pilot –

Final date to receive applications: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY #

WORK LOCATION:
Lakeland, Florida

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.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• 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 on a monthly basis.
• 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.

• Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools:
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Certified Flight Instructor
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
  • Multi‑Engine Airplane
  • Multi‑Engine Helicopter
• Current or ability to maintain an FAA Class II medical certificate.
• In excess of 1,500 hours of total flight time:
  • At least 750 hours of multi‑engine rotary‑winged and/or 750 hours of multi‑engine fixed‑winged required
• In excess of 100 hours NVG, any airframe
• At least two years of experience in instructing others in a specific airframe/military aircraft

• Performs maintenance test flights and maintenance operational checks as required.
• Maintains aircraft to FSG and FAA regulations, policies, requirements and standards as required within the agency.
• Coordinates or facilitates the recovery of downed aircraft.
• Performs mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and application of weather information.
• Supervises and/or files flight plans and conducts crew briefings.
• Performs aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Operates aircraft controls and equipment.
• Performs and/or supervises the work procedures involved in navigation, “hot” and cold refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Assists in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Follows directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to help determine unit safety program requirements.
• Coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts flights through Federal Aviation.
• Works independently to plan and perform work assignments. Completes safe and efficient missions using Operational Risk Management.
• Conducts surveillance tactics, missions, or specific main‑frame aircraft; or flies in various types of terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, landings on remote sites, ground and flight training, and night‑vision operations and instruction.
• Reviews and complies with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.
• Maintains detailed Emergency and non‑emergency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, away from home station field operations/employment, and redeployment.
• One or more missions such as, air‑to‑ground; surveillance; reconnaissance; MEDEVAC; target tracking; or laser targeting.

• Experience in managing an aviation maintenance program.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements.
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