PILOT III - UNCLASSIFIED

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Transportation seeks a Pilot III to conduct agency flights from Carson City and Las Vegas, maintaining current certifications and flight readiness. The role involves mission-based flying, hangar upkeep, and strict safety/compliance duties across multiple aircraft.

The candidate will hold a FAA Commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine land and instrument ratings (or an unrestricted ATP) and have substantial PIC time in turbine-powered, multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• FAA Commercial pilot certificate with airplane multi-engine land and instrument ratings (or an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate).
• Minimum of 1,000 hours of logged, pilot-in-command flight time in turbine-powered, multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft.
• Flight experience must include 100 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months.
• BE-300 type rating and/or experience in King Air series or military C-12 variant aircraft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fly missions and aircraft as assigned by the department.
• Maintain hangars in Las Vegas and Carson City; perform pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Clean and wipe interior and exterior surfaces of aircraft; monitor maintenance status for safety and compliance.
• File flight plans; calculate fuel loads; ensure correct weight and balance.
• Monitor weather and other factors to ensure safe conduct of flight; supervise fueling operations.
• Maintain division records and coordinate with aircraft maintenance providers; perform other duties as assigned by the chief pilot.

Education

FAA Commercial pilot certificate with airplane multi-engine land and instrument ratings (or unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate)

Tools

BE-300 type rating

King Air series experience

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting resumes for a Pilot III position in Carson City. This is an unclassified, full-time position appointed by and serves at the discretion of the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Chief Pilot.

NOTE: CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COPIES OR SCANS OF QUALIFYING FLIGHT LOGS.

Carson City blends a mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, culture, nightlife, and old-fashioned western charm. With proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the area boasts unlimited year-round activities to include fishing, boating, hiking, biking, world-class skiing, and golf courses, and many special events.

Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in the recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education, a FAA Commercial pilot certificate with airplane multi-engine land and instrument airplane ratings (or an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate).

In addition to the above certifications, a minimum of another 1,000 hours of logged, pilot-in-command flight time in turbine-powered, multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft is required, as designated by the agency at the time of recruitment. Flight experience must include 100 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months. BE-300 type rating and/or experience in King Air series or military C-12 variant aircraft is preferred.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.

Drug Screening: Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.

Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft.

Pilots are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Department hangars in Las Vegas and Carson City, performing pre-and post-flight inspections of the aircraft, cleaning and wiping down the interior and exterior surfaces of the aircraft, monitoring the maintenance status of the aircraft in which they are assigned to fly to ensure compliance and safety.

Pilots are also responsible for filing flight plans, calculating correct fuel loads, calculating and ensuring correct weight and balance for the aircraft, monitoring weather conditions, and other items to ensure the safe conduct of the flight. Pilots will supervise fueling operations, maintain aircraft and division records, coordinate and work with aircraft maintenance providers, and other duties and responsibilities assigned by the chief pilot.