Position Summary

The Aircraft Pilot is responsible for operating state-owned fixed-wing aircraft in support of law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), and public safety missions throughout Alaska. This position conducts safe and efficient flight operations while supporting the Department of Public Safety’s mission to protect life, property, and natural resources.

Schedule
• Full-Time
• Alternate schedules, including 8 days on / 6 days off, may be assigned
• Frequent travel throughout Alaska

Responsibilities
• Operate single-engine fixed-wing aircraft in support of law enforcement, search and rescue, and public safety missions
• Conduct flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations and department policies
• Provide flight instruction when assigned as an instructor pilot
• Perform post-maintenance functional flight checks and coordinate findings with maintenance personnel
• Assist with repositioning aircraft between operational bases and maintenance facilities
• Evaluate weather, terrain, aircraft performance, and mission requirements to make safe go/no-go decisions
• Utilize flight planning software and web-based tools to obtain weather briefings, file flight plans, and complete flight risk assessments
• Support department operations while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety

Requirements
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Instrument Rating appropriate for the aircraft operated
• Current FAA Medical Certificate appropriate for the certificate held
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
• Minimum 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) fixed-wing time
• Minimum 250 hours Alaska PIC flight time, including 100 hours logged within the previous 12 months
• Strong aeronautical decision-making and risk management skills
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and post-maintenance flight checks
• Proficiency using electronic flight planning and weather briefing tools
• Ability to successfully complete a department flight check and aircraft-specific instructor approval

Preferred Qualifications
• 100 hours turboprop flight experience
• Previous instructor pilot experience
• Experience supporting law enforcement or public safety aviation operations

Benefits
• Comprehensive State of Alaska employee benefits package
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave and holidays
• State employee health insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Application Deadline
• Applications close August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM Alaska Time.