Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking an experienced Airplane Pilot to operate multi-engine turbine aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-24, in support of critical power grid missions across the Pacific Northwest. This role offers an opportunity to join an elite aviation team dedicated to ensuring the reliability of vital energy infrastructure.
About the Role
The Airplane Pilot will serve as a linchpin for regional infrastructure reliability, transporting key agency leaders and technical specialists throughout the Pacific Northwest and potentially beyond. This position involves operating commuter-category turbine aircraft as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC), ensuring safe and efficient transport of personnel. Responsibilities include exercising flight authority, managing operational risk, evaluating weather and route efficiency, and collaborating with maintenance teams to ensure fleet reliability and airworthiness.
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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Must report in person to the official duty location.
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Subject to 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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Must complete a preliminary background check 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 of 1,500 total flight hours.
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Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last twelve (12) months.
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Minimum of 250 airplane flight hours as Pilot-in-Command.
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Minimum of 500 flight hours in multi-engine airplanes, 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 of 75 flight hours of instrument flight time, including at least 10 hours of actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
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Minimum of 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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Must provide a copy of current ATP, medical certificate, and sufficient documentation (e.g., logbook copy) to prove meeting all flight hour requirements.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitutions of education for experience for this position.