Highway Patrol Air Operations Supervisor pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002416
- Class code
- 32002416
- Pay group
- HP06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Highway Patrol Air Operations Supervisor is $71,632 to $128,938 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002416.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is supervisory and administrative work in managing and directing the flight operations and maintenance of an aviation department engaged in the enforcement of criminal laws, supporting law enforcement agencies throughout the State, utilizing rotary wing aircraft (Helicopters). Employees supervise, plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of subordinates; make hiring decisions, provide and evaluate on-the-job and outside training; counsel and administer discipline; and develop and make adjustments to methods, procedures, schedules, assignments, and priorities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of all NCSHP policies and procedures, FAA rules and regulations, and State statutes governing the operation and maintenance of helicopters. Thorough knowledge of air navigation and of all Unit aircraft capabilities and performances. Thorough knowledge of all appropriate laws and regulations related to enforcement duties and of flight planning, meteorology and aircraft maintenance requirements. Ability to fly all Unit aircraft in all weather conditions. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of pilots and aircraft mechanics, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Degree of literacy to complete written reports that are accurate and complete and ve ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, sociology, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in law enforcement work related to the area of assignment and 500 hours of flight time in a closely related type of aircraft and/or type of mission, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer under the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Qualified in FAA Part 133 Class A, B and D Short-Haul Operations; and be familiar with ropes, knots and rigging; and be qualified as a Systems Operator (S/O) during Short-Haul Rescue Operations. Possess an Instrument - Commercial Helicopter Rating and an FAA Second Clas ...
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.