Pilot – Safety and Education Coordinator

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. 

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. 

The Idaho Transportation Department's Division of Aeronautics strives to provide the highest quality, most effective, efficient, and safest airport system for all users of aviation services. To this end, the Division of Aeronautics plans and implements essential programs, services and projects to develop, encourage, and foster an exemplary system of airports that meet the current and future requirements of a growing and diverse Idaho aviation community.

ITD is hiring a Pilot – Safety and Education Coordinator located in Boise at the Aeronautics Division. If you would like to be considered for this opening, you must apply under this announcement. Previous application and scores will not be used.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Pilot-Flying:

• Flies state officials and employees to in-state and out-of-state locations in multi-engine and single engine aircraft.
• Maintains single-engine and multi-engine qualification in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 91 requirements, elements of Part 135 requirements and ITD Division of Aeronautics' training program specifications. 
• Trains, qualifies, and maintains flying qualifications in Idaho backcountry with operations at remote, challenging, grass/dirt airfields. 

Safety and Education Coordinator:

Directs the aviation safety program:

• Promote flying safety through education programs for pilots flying in Idaho
• Track aviation safety trends in Idaho and nationwide
• Publish the annual Idaho Aviation Accident Scorecard
• Conduct and annual Safety Stand Down and other safety events

Directs the aviation education program:

• Inspire youth to enter aviation career fields
• Lead the annual 3-day ACE Academy
• Lead the Division of Aeronautics STEM program
• Conduct the annual aviation art contest

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Certifications:

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with rating as airplane single and multi-engine, land and instrument
• Current class II Medical
• Certified flight instructor

Experience:

• 2500 hours total pilot time including; 
• 750 hours pilot-in-command time of multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft with recent experience in light twin-engine aircraft (other than center line thrust) under Visibility Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 100 hours turbine time
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Mountain Flying Experience
  
• Proven track record in presenting and writing on aviation topics, a thorough understanding of aircraft performance, mountain flying, density altitude, aviation weather, pilot decision making and accident analysis.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Strong community outreach-orientation presence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The incumbent in this position flies approximately 60% of the time and spends 40% coordinating safety and education programs. Incumbent will, on a rotating basis, be required to remain available via cell phone for search and rescue missions. A competency flight check, by the Flight Operations Director may be required prior to hire.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.