Originally Posted by
flyingfalcon401
Anyone know how to get a gig flying as a state trooper. I know here in ohio they fly around in 182s. Also, I know there was a thread before, but any idea on how to get into the flight ops for the state?
There are significant differences between flying jobs that are for State or local governments, and State or local
law enforcement agency flying jobs. The former primarily use civilian pilots. But the vast majority of law enforcement flying jobs, whether for a State, City or County law enforcement agency, require you to be a cop first, and have "time on the street" before you can even apply for a position with the Aviation Unit. (Yes, there are exceptions to this; but not many.) On my Dept, the average cop has a minimum of 8 - 10 years on the job before they are even competitive applicants for assignment to the Aviation Unit. For more info, you might want to visit
Airborne Law Enforcement Association - ALEA - Home Page