Remote Aerial Wildlife Pilot – Entry Level

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

RETIREMENT PLANS (PERA)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

11 paid holidays + leave

Remote-work options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking an experienced pilot to operate a Cessna 185 and other aircraft for aerial observation and wildlife data gathering across Colorado and surrounding states. You will work with managers, researchers, and law enforcement to observe habitats, track wildlife, and support conservation programs.

Responsibilities include flying at low altitudes, stocking fish, maintaining aircraft, and logging data.

Qualifications

• Experience operating aircraft in challenging environments.
• Ability to collect wildlife data via airborne platforms.
• Proficiency with navigation and data logging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fly aircraft at low levels to observe wildlife, collect data, and support habitat projects.
• Stock fish from aircraft and coordinate with hatcheries for flight plans.
• Maintain aircraft and logbooks, ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Install and maintain aircraft telemetry, cameras, and related equipment.
• Schedule flights and coordinate with CPW teams to minimize conflicts.
• Perform non-pilot duties as required to support CPW missions.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to advance wildlife management.

Skills

Aviation piloting

Wildlife data collection

Education

FAA pilot certificate

Tools

GPS

Telemetry receivers

Cameras

Job description

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking an experienced pilot to operate a Cessna 185 and other aircraft for aerial observation and wildlife data gathering across Colorado and surrounding states. You will work with managers, researchers, and law enforcement to observe habitats, track wildlife, and support conservation programs.

Responsibilities include flying at low altitudes, stocking fish, maintaining aircraft, and logging data.