Tennessee Valley Authority | Pilot

Job ID: 514440
Location: ALCOA, TN
Regular/Temporary:

Responsibilities

Aircraft Pilot, Fixed (SC) C - 514440

Organization: Procurement

Department: Fixed Wing Aircraft Services

Location: Alcoa, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position

Posting Open: 2/15/2023

Posting Close: 2/28/2023 at 11:59pmEST

Grade / Salary: Competitive

Job Summary:

The TVA Fixed Wing pilot flies missions in support of TVA operations throughout the Tennessee Valley and United States. These missions include executive travel and support for TVA power production. Serves as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) of turbine powered aircraft.

Manages all aspects of the mission in coordination with Aircraft Scheduling and Aircraft Maintenance to ensure Safety, Exceptional Customer Service and Efficient Operation of the TVA aircraft. Maintaining full understanding of technical flight procedures and federal regulations, with capacity to execute duties quickly under stressful or emergency situations.

Serves as pilot in command. Provides oversight of second-pilot in command and of Aircraft Scheduling and Aircraft Maintenance activities as necessary to ensure Safety, Exceptional Customer Service and Efficient Operation of the TVA aircraft.

Supervision Received:

Supervision and guidance are provided by the department manager and are generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines, and work priorities. Incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision in accordance with TVA’s Aircraft Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, and Airman’s Information Manual.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific):

• The pilot must maintain currency and proficiency as to day and night takeoffs, landings, and instrument flight time in the aircraft to which he or she is assigned in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Possesses piloting skills to accomplish all TVA aviation programs.

• Plans and execute the flight in a safe and professional manner ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and TVA Flight Operations Manual.
• ​​Approves flight schedules and routings; conducts refueling and servicing, performs maintenance and pre-flight checks and associated documentation.
• Exhibits and demonstrates sound decision making and flight discipline to ensure air worthiness of aircraft and safety of passengers and crew.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, FARs governing the operation of equipment, manuals, policies, procedures, and local terrain.
• Obtains and interprets weather observations and forecasts and makes decisions which affect the safety of the operation.
• Check the airplane’s position, weather conditions and air traffic regularly during the flight and adjusts flight paths as needed to ensure safety and promote effective resource management.
• Commands the plane and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft, its passengers, crew and cargo.
• Responsible for mission critical storm recovery efforts during inclement weather with reduced visibility.
• Maintains flight manifest confidentiality, supporting TVA’s mission of serving the people of the Tennessee Valley through Energy, the Environment and Economic Development.
• Effectively presents information and responds appropriately to questions from executive leadership, aviation management, flight scheduling, passengers, and air traffic control as necessary.
• Responsible for notifying passengers of turbulence or other operational factors impacting operation of the flight.
• Conducts self professionally at all times while on duty and observes the TVA Employee Handbook and responsibilities as outlined in the Flight Operations Manual and any related policies and procedures.

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements:

• High school education with some college or equivalent in experience required.
• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Must hold a current Class I Medical Certificate.
• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license with a multi-engine land rating.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Instrument Instructor (CFII) certification preferred.
• Must have total flight time of 3500 hours (fixed wing). PIC time: 2000 hours in multi-engine fixed wing aircraft of which 500 hours must be in turbine-powered fixed wing aircraft.
• Previous Jet experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 80 % of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).