State of Michigan
Aviation Specialist P11 (Unmanned Aerial Systems) - Office of Aeronautics
State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Job Description
Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are being integrated into the everyday workflow at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Airspace and Emerging Aviation Unit at the MDOT Office of Aeronautics is looking to add a remote drone pilot to their team to assist with this effort. If you have an FAA Part 107 remote pilot's license, the ability to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS), and have a strong analytical background, we have a terrific opportunity on our team. This position will not only fly drone mission flights but will be providing post-flight analytical work associated with UAS airport inspections and other infrastructure inspection programs within the department. This work area is not only fast-paced but strives to be on the front edge of innovation.Minimum Requirements:EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.ExperienceTwo years of professional experience as an aviation specialist, airplane pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, or airport planning.Aviation Specialist P11 - 12Four years of full-time experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, airplane pilot, or air traffic controller; or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, airport and airspace operations, or airport planning may be substituted for the educational (bachelor's degree) requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirements listed for each level.To be considered for this position you must:Possess a valid driver's licenseIf applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Donna Martin at
MartinD42@michigan.gov .
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Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are being integrated into the everyday workflow at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Airspace and Emerging Aviation Unit at the MDOT Office of Aeronautics is looking to add a remote drone pilot to their team to assist with this effort. If you have an FAA Part 107 remote pilot's license, the ability to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS), and have a strong analytical background, we have a terrific opportunity on our team. This position will not only fly drone mission flights but will be providing post-flight analytical work associated with UAS airport inspections and other infrastructure inspection programs within the department. This work area is not only fast-paced but strives to be on the front edge of innovation.Minimum Requirements:EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.ExperienceTwo years of professional experience as an aviation specialist, airplane pilot, air traffic controller, certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, or airport planning.Aviation Specialist P11 - 12Four years of full-time experience as a certified flight instructor, airport manager, aviation consultant, airplane pilot, or air traffic controller; or equivalent experience in aviation safety, training, education, inspection, airport and airspace operations, or airport planning may be substituted for the educational (bachelor's degree) requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirements listed for each level.To be considered for this position you must:Possess a valid driver's licenseIf applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Donna Martin at
MartinD42@michigan.gov .
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