Supervisory Aircraft Pilot

Supervisory Aircraft Pilot

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $152573 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Aircraft Services (TAA) organization of Transmission Chief of Staff (TA), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Supervisory Aircraft Pilot position will serve as the Supervisory Aircraft Pilot and as a key member of the Aircraft Services management team.

Major Duties:

• As a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot, you will: Coordinate, schedule, and evaluate the effectiveness of all required ground and flight training of Aircraft Services personnel to ensure that all BPA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Requirements are met. Establish and issue policies, standards, procedures, and technical guidance for the aircraft operation. Operates within the framework of FAR 91 Operations Specifications issued by the (FAA). Provide advice to the Aircraft Services Manager to assure understanding and consistency in the administration and implementation of the aviation program policies and objectives. Responsible for maintaining and the implementation of a notification plan in the event of an overdue aircraft, or an aircraft incident, or accident. Exercise delegated managerial authority to set a series of annual and longer-range work plans and schedules for in-service and contracted work. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.

Qualifications: Qualifications: The individual occupational requirements and selective placement factor for this position are as follows: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with airplane multi engine land rating and/or rotorcraft helicopter rating, or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with rotorcraft helicopter and instrument helicopter ratings and/or appropriate military rating Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: 1500 Total Flight Hours (as pilot-in-command or copilot in an aircraft of any weight or category (1,125 for eligible current federal employees)). 250 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command. 75 Night Flying (25 hours may be waived for eligible current federal employees). 100 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months (50 hrs for eligible current federal employees). Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: Possess and maintain an FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate Pilot Certificate must state "English Proficient". Travel is required 25% of time. This position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing. Participates in Medical Surveillance Program Selective Placement Factor: The Chief Pilot must be qualified to serve as pilot in command: (a) In the case of a person becoming a Chief Pilot for the first time ever, have at least 3 years experience, within the past 6 years, as pilot in command or a combination of pilot in command and second in command of an aircraft operated under part 91, 121 or part 135 of this chapter, or equivalent military operational aircraft experience. OR (b) In the case of a person with previous experience as a Chief Pilot, have at least 3 years experience as pilot in command or a combination of pilot in command and second in command of an aircraft operated under part 91, 121 or part 135 of this chapter or equivalent military experience exercising operational control. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, your application will be reviewed to determine if it demonstrates the required minimum qualifications. If it is determined your application meets the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to complete a scored, structured interview conducted by a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Participation in this interview is mandatory for your application to be considered complete. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-15