APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$57,712.32 to
$86,735.52
PAY GRADE: 41
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Pilots fly missions and aircraft which vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft which may include jets, turboprop single- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopter or other equipment owned or leased by the agency.
This position is located in Carson City, Nevada, Administration Division. Incumbent functions as a manager who trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of air service and flight personnel in NDOT Flight Operations; develops policies and procedures; and allocates staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. Pilots multi-engine jet and turboprop aircraft at both high and low altitudes and in congested airspace. Performs pre-flight and post-flight activities which include: scheduling routes, monitoring weather conditions, calculating load and fuel requirements, performing routine pilot inspections to ensure the aircraft is in airworthy condition, fueling and preheating aircraft, securing aircraft in hangar, or covering and tying down aircraft after completion of flight. Maintains operation and component records for agency; conducts or schedules required training of flight personnel; and prepares and monitors air operations budget. NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE COPIES/SCANS OF YOUR QUALIFYING FLIGHT LOGS.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and 6,000 hours logged pilot-in-command flight time in single or multi-engine land planes, of which 200 hours must have been in actual or simulated instrument conditions, 300 must have been flown the last 12 months, and 2,500 hours must have been as pilot-in-command in multi-engine aircraft. Of those 2,500 hours, 1,000 hours must have been as pilot-in-command in fixed wing multi-engine turbojet aircraft; and 500 hours as pilot-in-command in fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop aircraft.
Special Notes
Incumbents must successfully complete high altitude physiological training and initial or recurrent flight simulator training for agency aircraft within 6 months of appointment. Continued recurrent flight simulator training is required as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid second class medical certificate issued by an authorized FAA medical examiner is required.
A valid Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate is required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have 6,000 logged hours as pilot-in-command flight time in single or multi-engine land planes?
2) How many logged hours do you have as pilot-in-command in actual or simulated instrument conditions?
3) How many logged hours do you have as pilot-in command that have been flown in the last 12 months?
4) How many logged hours do you have as pilot-in-command in fixed wing multi-engine turbojet aircraft?
5) How many logged hours do you have as pilot-in-command in multi-engine aircraft?
6) How many logged hours do you have as pilot-in-command in fixed-wing turboprop aircraft?
7) In the text-box provided, describe your experience in managing or supervising a component of a flight operations program including: a) the frequency and number of regularly scheduled flights: b) the number of pilots and staff supervised; and c) the equipment and infrastructure associated with the operations.
8) Describe your budget experience in the following areas: a) development of a budget; b) justification of a budget; and c) implementing and monitoring a budget.
9) Describe your experience developing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures.
10) Describe your experience writing proposals associated with managing or operating a flight operations program including but not limited to securing necessary resources and/or maintenance for a flight operations program.
11) You indicate on your application that you posses the required minimum 300 hours or more in the last 12 months logged as pilot-in-command flight time in single or multi-engine land planes. Please specify aircraft type and aircraft flown to document the preceding 12 months of flight time.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
