Washington State Patrol: Pilot Career

Becoming a Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper is the first step toward building a career in one of many different fields. In the WSP, Troopers have an abundance of career paths they can explore, from K9 to SWAT. One of these roles is the job of a WSP Pilot in our Aviation Section. Our Aviation Section provides the following critical assistance measures to Troopers on the road, agency staff, and local jurisdictions: Statewide day and night aerial traffic enforcement Traffic congestion management Identification of locations where serious injury or fatality collisions are likely to occur Vehicle pursuit management Tactical advantage to ground-based troopers providing additional safety Support for Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security All-hazards emergency service air operations Other law enforcement missions including: Stolen vehicle recoveries, fraud tax and evasion, wildland fire management, natural disaster assistance, spill response, search and rescue, and much more