AIRCRAFT PILOT

DEFINITION

This is skilled work in pre-flight planning, preparation and safety activities and in the operation of sophisticated multi-engine aircraft.

An employee in this class performs as Pilot-in-Command on multi-engine aircraft to transport personnel and cargo on state business. Work involves operating the controls of multi-engine aircraft and manipulation of sophisticated electronic navigation and communication equipment. The Aircraft Pilot must adhere to strict compliance with schedules and all Federal Air Regulations governing flight rules. Work also involves conducting flight planning and pre-flight checks and services on aircraft and equipment. The employee is responsible to the Aviation Manager for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Complies with schedules and other state directives governing aircraft operations.

Complies with all Federal Air Regulations governing flight rules and pilot currency.

Conducts flight planning, including evaluation of meteorology conditions, airport facilities and alternate/emergency considerations.

Conducts pre-flight checks on aircraft and related equipment.

Computes fuel requirements, aircraft performance, and weight and balance calculations.

Ensures that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.

Uses checklists to ensure safety and compliance with operational limitations and emergency operations.

Coordinates with the First Officer/Second-in-Command in a two pilot crew to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

Makes technical and tactical decisions when necessary to start, delay, cancel or deviate to an alternate route or destination.

On specific flights, while performing as Pilot-in-Command in a two pilot crew, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of the Second-in-Command, when so directed by the Aviation Manager.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applicable to the safe operation of multi-engine aircraft.

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State Aviation Regulations

Considerable knowledge of electronic and manual equipment used in the operation of multi-engine aircraft.

Considerable knowledge of pre-flight operations including weather data analysis, flight preparation and navigation computations.

Considerable knowledge of aircraft emergency procedures.

Skill in operating multi-engine aircraft and related equipment in both visual and instrument flight conditions.

Ability to follow flight schedules.

Ability to work harmoniously with state officials and other flight personnel.

Ability to pass an instrument competency check at the commercial level.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Four years of experience in commercial, corporate and/or government fixed-wing flight operations.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a commercial pilot certificate with single engine and multi-engine land class rating and instrument rating; a current class II medical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and a minimum accumulation of 2500 hours of flying time of which 1000 hours must have been in multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft and 200 hours under actual instrument conditions.

(Rev. 3/1/95)