Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) seeks an experienced Airplane Pilot to operate multi-engine turbine aircraft in support of critical power grid missions across the Pacific Northwest. This role offers an opportunity to join an elite aviation team within BPA Aircraft Services, contributing to regional infrastructure reliability from the flight deck.
About the Role
The Airplane Pilot will serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC) flying commuter-category turbine aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-24. Responsibilities include transporting BPA leadership, engineers, and mission-essential personnel throughout the Pacific Northwest, other regions of the United States, and internationally into Canada. The pilot will exercise flight authority and operational risk management, evaluating conditions to make critical safety decisions. Advanced multi-crew cockpit collaboration utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles is essential. The role also involves collaboration with aircraft maintenance teams to ensure fleet reliability through precise operational write-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 (males).
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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.
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A preliminary background check must be completed before employment begins.
Qualifications
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Possession of a FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Multi-Engine Land class rating.
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Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
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Minimum 100 flight hours within the last twelve (12) months.
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Minimum 250 airplane flight hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
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Minimum 500 flight hours multi-engine airplane, with at least 250 multi-engine airplane hours in aircraft with a max gross weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
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Minimum 75 flight hours of instrument flight time, including at least 10 hours of actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
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Minimum 75 flight hours of 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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Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official documentation.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.