Pilot job for Bonneville Power Administration

[dcramer16]

Just came up on findapilot.com Hope this helps someone out.


Airplane Pilot

Salary: $71,087 - $109,895 per Year
Location: Portland, OR 97200, United States
Job Description:
ABOUT US
Headquartered in Portland, OR, we are the Bonneville Power Administration (best known as BPA). We've been providing over a third of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years operating an extensive electricity transmission system and marketing wholesale electrical power at cost from federal dams, one non-federal nuclear plant and other non-federal hydroelectric and wind energy generation facilities. While we take pride in helping to "keep the lights on" we also fund and manage one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world; invest in new renewable generating resources such as wind and geothermal projects; and are proud to be a leading partner in the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs.


How are we able to accomplish so much? It's simple - our people! Not only is our work diverse but so are our employees who excel in a challenging work environment, where career opportunities and development are encouraged and achieved. We enjoy a range of competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, generous leave, secure retirement, and much more. And the best part of all, our employees know they make a difference every day providing a critical service to the public while they get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at www.bpa.gov.


POSITION SUMMARY
Business success depends on people - talented, motivated, agile people. To ensure our success, BPA is seeking a highly skilled pilot to join our Aircraft Services team to pilot alternately between pilot-in-command and second-in-command in a BPA turbine-powered, multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft (Hawker-Beechcraft models 200GT and 350).


Aircraft Services provides both fixed wing and helicopter services in support of BPA, as well as oversight responsibility for any contractor aviation services provided in support of BPA. These contractor services could include using helicopters to string conductor/insulators, brush removal, etc.; to providing additional fixed wing support. While most flights are within the Pacific Northwest, there are a number of flights into Canada and other parts of the U.S. Both the helicopter and airplanes are maintained and the pilots are trained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 135.


You will make sole determination as pilot during flight regarding any deviation of route for efficient and safe operations; interpret weather reports from the FAA and other sources to determine altitude and route flew for VFR and IFR flight plans; and file flight plans with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Please Note: This is a full-time, Term position, not-to-exceed thirteen months. This appointment may be extended up to a total appointment of four years, but extension is not guaranteed. At the expiration of the 4-year period, the appointment will be terminated. A term appointment does not confer competitive (permanent) status nor entitle the term employee to non-competitive appointment to permanent positions or transfer to other agencies without competition. Term employees are eligible for coverage under the retirement system, health insurance, life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (401K). Employees are also eligible to receive within-grade increases (periodic pay raises) if work performance is satisfactory and annual comparability pay increase as established by Executive Orders.

At a minimum, applicants must have a:

• 1. Current Airline Transport Pilot or commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating in the category and class.
  2. 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate; and
  3. Minimum of 100 hours flight time in the last 12-months.

You must include proof of the required certifications with your application package. Failure to submit will result in a rating of not qualified. Photocopies are acceptable.


Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or log books showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.


In addition, applicants must have flown aircraft such as:

• Hawker-Beechcraft Models 1900, C90, 200, 350
• Conquest
• Cheyenne Model III or IV
• Military variants of the Hawker-Beechcraft

Experience piloting turbine-powered multi-engine fixed wing aircraft; with the following hours of flying time:


Total Flying Time 1500, which includes all of the following:

• Last 12 months 100
• Pilot-In-Command 250
• Actual Instrument Flight Rule 100
• Night Flying 100
• Flight Management Systems (such as Proline 21, Universal, etc.) 25

You must clearly identify required flying hours in your application.



11 or more days of overnight travel per month may be required.


HOW TO APPLY
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. For very specific and detailed application instructions visit www.jobs.bpa.gov/job_search and click on AIRLINE PILOT, Announcement #006191-09-DE.



You will initially be evaluated based solely on the written material you provide in your application. At a minimum, a complete application includes your resume, required certifications and your Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSAs) evaluation statement responses.


Applications will be accepted through 3-30-09 from U.S. citizens only.


If you have any questions, please contact Terry Klinefelter, HR Specialist at 503-230-5338.

BENEFITS
BPA was recently selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the "Families in Good Company" award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it...

• Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Unlimited sick leave accrual
• Affordable health insurance
• Life insurance provided
• Secure Retirement Program
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
• Complete on-the-job injury/illness coverage
• Family friendly leave
• Voluntary leave donation/recipient program
• Employee Referral Program
• Federal Credit Union
• Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program

[JayAre]

See these folks in Idaho alot. Everything looks really good there something to think about!

[Medpilot]

Originally Posted by dcramer16

Please Note: This is a full-time, Term position, not-to-exceed thirteen months. This appointment may be extended up to a total appointment of four years, but extension is not guaranteed. At the expiration of the 4-year period, the appointment will be terminated. A term appointment does not confer competitive (permanent) status nor entitle the term employee to non-competitive appointment to permanent positions or transfer to other agencies without competition. Term employees are eligible for coverage under the retirement system, health insurance, life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (401K). Employees are also eligible to receive within-grade increases (periodic pay raises) if work performance is satisfactory and annual comparability pay increase as established by Executive Orders.

So does this mean that the job term may only last 13 months?

[WAFlyBoy]

Originally Posted by dcramer16

Experience piloting turbine-powered multi-engine fixed wing aircraft; with the following hours of flying time:


Total Flying Time 1500, which includes all of the following:

• Last 12 months 100
• Pilot-In-Command 250
• Actual Instrument Flight Rule 100
• Night Flying 100
• Flight Management Systems (such as Proline 21, Universal, etc.) 25

Do you think this means they want 1,500 hours in a turbine multi-engine aircraft, or 1,500 total time with some turbine multi-engine experience?

[Medpilot]

Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

Do you think this means they want 1,500 hours in a turbine multi-engine aircraft, or 1,500 total time with some turbine multi-engine experience?

Good question. I guess it could be taken both ways.

Personally I take "total flying time" to mean Your total aircraft time, not just turbine.

[Lvnthedrm]

My brother works for BPA and often flys on their King Air's(they just got a brand new 350). He said the pilots really like their jobs.

[dcramer16]

Originally Posted by Medpilot

Good question. I guess it could be taken both ways.

Personally I take "total flying time" to mean Your total aircraft time, not just turbine.

Yeah, either way I don't qualify. I have plenty of TT but no turbine...

[BillErvin]

Originally Posted by Medpilot

So does this mean that the job term may only last 13 months?

That's exactly what it means. Consider it a test period

It they like you, you get an extension or a permanent slot, if they don't like you, "sorry, we just don't have the funds to keep you on" Welcome to the wonderful ways of the feds.

[BillErvin]

Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

Do you think this means they want 1,500 hours in a turbine multi-engine aircraft, or 1,500 total time with some turbine multi-engine experience?

In addition, applicants must have flown aircraft such as:

• Hawker-Beechcraft Models 1900, C90, 200, 350
• Conquest
• Cheyenne Model III or IV
• Military variants of the Hawker-Beechcraft

I'd say they want some turbine time

[Medpilot]

Originally Posted by BillErvin

That's exactly what it means. Consider it a test period

It they like you, you get an extension or a permanent slot, if they don't like you, "sorry, we just don't have the funds to keep you on" Welcome to the wonderful ways of the feds.

I have no problem with that. Why keep a pilot you don't like? As far as turbine time, I have PIC time in King Air 90/200 and MU2's so I don't think I'll have a problem there. It would be nice to have a job where money was not an issue. I'm tired of working for shoestring budget outfits.

[WAFlyBoy]

Originally Posted by BillErvin

In addition, applicants must have flown aircraft such as:

• Hawker-Beechcraft Models 1900, C90, 200, 350
• Conquest
• Cheyenne Model III or IV
• Military variants of the Hawker-Beechcraft

I'd say they want some turbine time

Obviously.

[BillErvin]

Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

Obviously.

Sorry, couldn't resist