Airplane Pilot | Multi-Engine Aircraft

Position Summary

The Airplane Pilot performs federal aviation duties supporting U.S. Forest Service flight operations. Qualification requirements vary by grade and include significant airplane, multi-engine, PIC, night, and instrument experience.

Schedule

• Not Specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned airplane flight operations
• Support federal aviation missions
• Operate multi-engine aircraft in accordance with agency and FAA requirements
• Maintain required flight qualifications and currency
• Maintain complete and verifiable flight records
• Support aviation operations as assigned

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land Ratings OR Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
• First or Second Class Medical
• GS-09: 1,200 Total Airplane, 250 PIC, 100 Multi-Engine, 50 Night, 50 Instrument including 5 Actual
• GS-11/12: 1,500 Total Airplane, 250 PIC, 500 Multi-Engine, 75 Night, 75 Instrument including 10 Actual
• Minimum 100 hours in airplanes during the preceding 12 months
• Complete and verifiable flight logs

Preferred Qualifications

• GS-12 positions may require CFI qualifications with Multi-Engine and Instrument Instructor ratings

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits

Compensation

• Based on applicable federal grade and duty location