The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking an accomplished Airplane Pilot to join its Aircraft Services organization in the Pacific Northwest. This role involves flying multi-engine turbine aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-24, to support critical power grid missions across the region.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot with BPA Aircraft Services, individuals will serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) or Second-in-Command (SIC) of commuter-category turbine aircraft. Responsibilities include transporting BPA leadership, engineers, and mission-essential personnel safely throughout the Pacific Northwest, other regions of the United States, and internationally into Canada. The role requires exercising operational risk management, evaluating flight conditions, and making critical safety decisions. Collaboration with a professional, dual-pilot crew utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles is essential. Additionally, pilots will support fleet reliability by working with maintenance teams on operational write-ups, engine run-ups, and functional check flights.
Requirements
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Must be a United States Citizen.
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Must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
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Must report in person to the official duty location.
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Position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
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May be subject to periodic physical examinations if exposed to health hazards.
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A preliminary background check must be completed before beginning work.
Qualifications
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Possession of a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Multi-Engine Land class rating.
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Minimum flight hour requirements:
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1,500 total flight hours.
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100 flight hours within the last twelve (12) months.
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250 airplane flight hours as Pilot-in-Command.
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500 flight hours multi-engine airplane, with at least 250 hours in multi-engine airplanes with a max gross weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
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75 flight hours instrument flight time, including at least 10 hours of actual IMC.
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75 flight hours Night time.
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Must hold or be able to attain, within one year of hire, a type rating in a Pilatus PC-24.
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Must possess and maintain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Pilot Certificate must state "English Proficient".
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This position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing.