Department of Agriculture Mesa AZ | Pilot

Professional Pilot Position

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced pilot to serve as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) for single-engine land, light aircraft, and multi-engine operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting flight operations across diverse and challenging terrain, including mountainous regions, forests, and desert environments, during both day and night conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-In-Command for diverse aircraft types.
• Execute flight operations over unfavorable terrain under varying conditions.
• Maintain safe operation standards during day and night missions.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must meet the following flight hour prerequisites and maintain complete, verifiable documentation:

• Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours in airplanes.
• Minimum of 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
• Minimum of 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes.
• Minimum of 75 hours of night flight.
• Minimum of 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (including at least 10 hours of actual instrument time in flight).
• Minimum of 100 hours in airplanes within the preceding 12 months.

Documentation Standards

All flight experience must be supported by complete and verifiable flight logs. Logs must bear the applicant's name and include clear entries for aircraft type, flight conditions, PIC designation, and flight dates to confirm full compliance with the stated requirements.