• Job Description

  Req#: 5243952
  
  
  This position performs professional piloting of state-owned aircraft for the transportation of the Governor, legislature, judiciary, state agencies and approved passengers. Includes the requirement to fly single-engine piston and/or light twin engine un-pressurized aircraft with 5 or less passenger seating, or as pilot-in-command, or co-pilot on the pressurized turbine powered aircraft and high-performance turbo-prop aircraft, in all weather conditions while maintaining passenger safety, confidence and comfort.
  
  This position engages in preparation and presentation of aviation safety related topics to targeted groups. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
  

  The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the experienced (E12) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (13) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

  For additional information, please see the links below:

  • Aircraft Pilot E12 Position Description
  • Aircraft Pilot 13 Position Description
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  For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

  The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

  Education

  Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

  Experience

  Aircraft Pilot E12

  Two years of experience piloting single and/or multi-engine fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and completion of 750 hours flying time, not less than 200 hours of which must have been gained within the last two years.

  Aircraft Pilot 13

  Three years of experience piloting single and/or multi-engine fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and completion of 1,000 hours flying time, not less than 200 hours of which must have been gained within the last two years.

  To be considered for this Aircraft Pilot E12 position you must:

  • Possess a current commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings
  • Possess a valid first or second class FAA medical certification

  To be considered for this Aircraft Pilot 13 position you must:

  • Possess a current commercial pilot certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings
  • Possess a valid first or second class FAA medical certification

  View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AircraftPilot.pdf

  MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

  This position is a Test-Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

  The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

  Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

  The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

  If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

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