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 to support critical power grid missions, transporting key agency personnel across the region and beyond.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot with BPA Aircraft Services, individuals will serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC) of commuter-category turbine aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-24. Responsibilities include the safe transportation of BPA leadership, engineers, and essential personnel throughout the Pacific Northwest, other regions of the United States, and into Canada. The role requires exercising flight authority, operational risk management, and applying advanced multi-crew cockpit collaboration principles. Pilots will also collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure fleet reliability.
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 abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
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The position requires reporting 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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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 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 flight 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 Instrument Meteorological Conditions (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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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.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitutions of education for experience for this position.