Job Duties
This position is open to all current Department employees, both sworn and civilian. If filled by a sworn employee, the position will retain the rank of Lieutenant. If a civilian candidate is selected, the position will be reclassified to a non-supervisory level equivalent to the rank of Lieutenant.
Sworn employees applying for this position shall be governed by the State Police Manual and must submit an application through PageUp and must attach their SP-88 and SP-92P.
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Aviation Division Safety Officer in our Aviation Division located in Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Directs the Department’s Flight Safety Program to ensure proficient piloting performance and consistency.
• Conducts safety reviews of the Aviation Division’s training and aircraft maintenance programs in addition to daily flight operations.
• Oversees the Aviation Division’s accreditation status.
• Acts as pilot-in-command in Department multi- and single-engine helicopters and airplanes in both law enforcement and medevac duties. Pilot duties include all phases of flight planning, scheduling details, passenger briefing and assistance and routine pilot pre- and post-flight servicing and securing aircraft.
About the Agency:
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitors of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Working Knowledge:
• Of the principles, theories, and practices of aviation safety, cockpit resource management, and risk management.
• Of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations.
• Of operation and general maintenance of aircraft.
• Of atmospheric and weather relative to its effect on managing flight safety.
Skill:
• In the operation of turbine helicopters, and single engine aircraft.
Abilities:
• To determine route and flight plans.
• To perform pre-and post-flight aircraft inspections.
• To analyze weather and aircraft conditions.
• To ensure performance of routine maintenance of aircraft and the completion of maintenance and inspection logs by certified mechanics.
• To complete necessary agency and FAA records, forms, and reports.
• To work independently and as a member of a team.
• To communicate orally and in writing clearly, concisely, completely and understandably.
• To work on-call as required.
• FAA Commercial helicopter and airplane certifications with instrument rating and FAA second class medical certificate are required.
• FAA certified flight instructor and instrument flight instructor in airplanes and helicopters is required.
• Night vision goggle certification and night vision goggle instructor certification are required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
The individual selected for this position will be required to comply with the Residency Policy for this position as specified in the State Police Manual.
Additional Considerations
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety programs and completion of an aviation safety course, medevac and law enforcement flying missions, flight instruction in airplanes and helicopters, and pilot in command experience in Department aircraft models preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on October 9, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at ov.
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) to assure equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and current employees. The Department strongly prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, ethnic background, pregnancy, and childbirth.
This policy shall be adhered to in all facets of Departmental employment practices. It is not the intent of this policy to permit or require the lowering of bona fide job requirements or qualification standards to give preference to any applicant for employment or employee. Affirmative measures shall be taken to recruit and retain qualified individuals at all levels of the Department and to embrace and foster diversity, opportunity, and inclusion in the workplace.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.