Aviation Division Director

Title: Aviation Division Director DSPF0013

State Role Title: Pilot III

Hiring Range: Per VSP’s Salary Administration Plan.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is open to all current Department employees, both sworn and professional staff and the public. If filled by a sworn employee, the position will retain the rank of Captain. If a professional staff is selected, they will serve in a comparable role and hold the title of Director.

Sworn employees applying for this position shall be governed by the State Police Manual and must apply 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 Director in our Aviation Division in Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the effective and efficient management of allocated resources and administers the Department’s Aviation and Med-Flight programs statewide.
• Directing the activities of the Aviation Division, to meet the Department’s goals and objectives.
• Managing the activities of the Division’s employees for the observance of orders, proper performance of duty, the maintenance of discipline, and to foster a cooperative relationship among the Department and aviation community, the public and related agencies and organizations.
• Directing the development and administration of cross-training programs/or desk procedures for subordinate supervisory staff to ensure continuity of operation.

About the Agency:

We’re more than a law enforcement agency — we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and public servants shaping Virginia’s future. At VSP, your skills make an impact that reaches every community across the Commonwealth. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real growth, and a supportive culture that feels like family, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state, and federal regulations governing flight safety and operations.
• Of supervisory policies and procedures.
• Of budget and procurement policies.
• Of aviation maintenance and repair procedures.

Skill:

• In aviation operations coordination.
• In budget administration.
• In the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
• In aviation technology and software.

Ability:

• To supervise and lead staff.
• To strategically plan, coordinate, and oversee complex flight operations.
• To interpret aviation data and safety metrics.
• To manage organizational change and support workforce continuity.
• To analyze operational needs and anticipate issues.
• To review, analyze, and update division policies and procedures.
• To maintain professional standards.
• To partner with FAA and industry stakeholders.
• To communicate complex aviation issues clearly to executives.
• To develop and mentor staff.

• Second class FAA medical certificate.
• FAA commercial pilot certification with FAA instrument rating in both airplanes and helicopters.
• FAA flight instructor and instrument flight instructor ratings in both airplanes and helicopters.
• A valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Supervisory experience leading and managing aviation operations or directly assisting with such management is required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

The Director shall reside within 90 minutes of the Aviation Division Headquarters, located at the Chesterfield County Airport.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Department rules and regulations 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 a