Police Helicopter Pilot at Albuquerque Police Dept Job at Albuquerque Police Dept, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Albuquerque Police Dept
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Employer

City of Albuquerque

Salary 

$104,000.00 Annually

Location 

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2600128

Department

Police

Division

PD-Special Operations

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Position Summary

Position for a Civilian, FAA commercially licensed Rotorcraft Pilot who would have all the duties to serve as Pilot in Command for the Air Support Unit’s Helicopters. Additionally, it is preferred that applicant have prior experience as a “Law Enforcement” (prior sworn LE pilot) and preferable to be “Dual” rated in “Fixed-wing” aircraft (commercial) with “high performance endorsement” as well. This would allow the pilot to also serve as “Pilot in Command” of the department’s Fixed-wing aircraft.

It would also be preferred that the applicant have completed Airbus/Eurocopter transition training and be experienced with Airbus H125 (AS50B3e AStar) and Eurocopter EC120B Colibri aircraft. 

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. 

This is an unclassified at-will position. 

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Possession of a commercial licensed Rotorcraft/Helicopter Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Must have no less than 1,000 hours as pilot in command of time logged in helicopters with no less then 400 hours pilot in command time logged in turbine helicopters.

Possession of a Class II  Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate. 

Will be required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work and odd hours. 

Factory trained and experienced with Airbus H120 / H125 helicopters preferred.

Possession of  Federal Aviation Administration commercial license with “fixed-wing” aircraft as well with “high performance” endorsement with no less than 250 hrs. as Pilot in Command in fixed-wing aircraft preferred.

Law enforcement air operations experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver's license and obtain a New Mexico driver's (Class D) license within 30 days of your date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Applicable  Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate law enforcement patrol flight operations
  • Helicopter operating procedures
  • Flight control and systems
  • Safety hazard and precautions
  • Local geography, topography, and area weather conditions

Preferred Skills & Abilities

  • Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures and determined by the Federal Aviation Administration, Albuquerque Police Department and Air support unit directives
  • Safely operate a helicopter, including during the hours of darkness and in severe weather conditions
  • Maintain proper certifications
  • Proficient in tracking duty, flight, and maintenance times
  • Maintain a high level of composure and good stress management
  • Maintain situational awareness and monitor weather conditions throughout the flight
  • Communicate clearly and concisely
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Tags

Full time, Odd job, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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