Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is seeking an accomplished Airplane Pilot for 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
The Airplane Pilot will operate commuter-category turbine aircraft as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC). Responsibilities include transporting BPA leadership, engineers, and essential personnel safely throughout the Pacific Northwest, other U.S. regions, and internationally into Canada. The role requires exercising flight authority, conducting operational risk management, and maintaining a high level of crew resource management (CRM) in a professional, dual-pilot environment. Collaboration with aircraft maintenance teams to ensure fleet reliability and airworthiness is also a key aspect of this position.
Requirements
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Must be a United States Citizen.
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Must abide by Selective Service registration requirements (if applicable).
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This position is 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.
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A preliminary background check must be completed before work 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 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 multi-engine airplane hours with max gross weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
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75 flight hours instrument flight time, with 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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Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official documentation.