Airplane Pilot
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Pilot
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the BPA Aircraft Services (TAA) organization of Transmission Chief of Staff (TA), Transmission Services (T).
Fly multi-engine turbine aircraft across the Pacific Northwest to support critical power grid missions. Join an elite aviation team where your precision flying powers energy infrastructure.
Bonneville Power Administration applies 14 CFR Part 91 non-commercial regulations to the operation of BPA aircraft. Airplanes are maintained and operated; and pilots are trained in accordance with FAA regulation Part 91 and DOE approved Aviation Implementation Plan (AIP).
In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements for positions in the 2181 series, you must also meet a selective placement factor (screen-out); both requirements will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The selective placement factor for this position is a current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP). Applicants who do not meet both the individual occupational requirements and selective placement factor by the closing date will be found ineligible.
You MUST provide a copy of your current ATP, medical certificate and sufficient documentation (e.g., copy of Log Book) to show proof you meet all of the requirements stated below. Failure to provide supporting documentation by the closing date may result in disqualification; your application will be marked incomplete.
The individual occupational requirements and selective placement factor for this position are as follows:- Possession of a FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Multi-Engine Land class rating.
- Must hold or be able to attain, within one year of hire, a type rating in a Pilatus PC-24.
- Possess and maintain an FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Pilot Certificate must state "English Proficient".
- This position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and Ameri Corps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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