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Job Title

Pilot I

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

System Aircraft

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

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.

Education and Experience:
- 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.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
- 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.