Pilot I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for performing duties of pilot-in-command in a Citation XLS and/or a KingAir 200, which includes planning entire flight and mentoring other crew members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Documented minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time of which 800 hours must be pilot-in-command and 800 hours multi-engine flight time of which 300 hours must be of turbo-prop or jet experience.
• Commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for equipment flown.
• Multi-engine and instrument ratings. ATP certificate can be substituted.
• Current Federal Aviation Administration Second Class Medical Certification.
• Passenger handling experience, use of tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Willing to work extended duty days to include overnight stays, weekends and holidays.
• Able to report on short notice.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as pilot-in-command with priorities of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Performs or delegates preflight inspection of aircraft prior to departure and flight planning for entire trip with consideration to passenger needs and limitations of aircraft and crew.
• Makes aircraft air worthiness decisions when not at maintenance facility.
• Makes decisions to initiate, postpone, or cancel any assigned flight based on a conservative evaluation of operating conditions and passenger requirements.
• Documents all items necessary for billing of services and for maintaining a continuing record of aircraft historical data, along with mechanical discrepancies, at the conclusion of each flight.
• Maintains and updates aircraft and navigation documents. Ensures proper certification of aircraft and equipment.
• Provides appropriate training and mentoring of less experienced crew members.
• Performs as coordinated crew member and additional related duties as assigned by Regional Flight Director and Chief Pilot.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED