The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking a qualified 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 and ensure the reliability of regional energy infrastructure.
About the Role
The Airplane Pilot will operate multi-engine turbine aircraft as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC) to transport BPA leadership, engineers, and essential personnel across the Pacific Northwest, other regions of the United States, and into Canada. Responsibilities include exercising flight authority and operational risk management, making critical safety decisions, and collaborating with maintenance teams. This position emphasizes advanced multi-crew cockpit collaboration utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles.
Requirements
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Must be a United States Citizen.
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Participation in the e-Verify program is required.
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Males must comply with Selective Service registration requirements.
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Reporting in person to the official duty location is mandatory.
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Must pass an initial drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
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May be subject to periodic physical examinations.
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A preliminary background check is required.
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 (PIC).
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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, with at least 10 hours 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.
Candidates must provide a copy of their current ATP certificate, medical certificate, and sufficient documentation (e.g., logbook copies) to prove all stated requirements are met.