Mission-Critical Pilot: Multi-Engine Turbine Aircraft

Bonneville Power Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Airplane Pilot for BPA Aircraft Services to operate multi-engine turbine aircraft, transporting BPA leadership and technical staff across the region and beyond. Applicants must hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with a Multi-Engine Land rating and a valid FAA medical, with English proficiency.

Responsibilities include PIC/SIC duties, CRM collaboration, and coordination with maintenance to ensure

Qualifications

• ATP certificate with Multi-Engine Land rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• English proficiency in flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command on regional/international routes transporting BPA personnel.
• Evaluate weather, routes and aircraft systems to determine safe go/no-go decisions.
• Lead CRM-based crew collaboration in a dual-pilot cockpit environment.
• Coordinate with maintenance to support fleet reliability and write‑ups.

Skills

CRM principles

PIC/SIC operations

Multi-engine turbine aircraft

Safety decision-making

Education

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Job description

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Airplane Pilot for BPA Aircraft Services to operate multi-engine turbine aircraft, transporting BPA leadership and technical staff across the region and beyond. Applicants must hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with a Multi-Engine Land rating and a valid FAA medical, with English proficiency.

Responsibilities include PIC/SIC duties, CRM collaboration, and coordination with maintenance to ensure