Federal Aviation Administration
Airplane Pilot
Salary: $88,017 - $136,395 per Year
Location: , VA , United States
Job Description:
The successful candidate will serve as a commercial pilot on multi-engine turbo-jet airplanes; conduct recurring flight and system training for FAA pilots, and administer proficiency, standardization, and flight checks in assigned aircraft. Operations (some performed under CFR Part 135) may include extended flights transporting passengers or cargo to and from a variety of domestic and foreign airports. Equipment flown may be either standard models of civilian aircraft or specially modified or equipped for a particular mission. The incumbent will be required to attend formal training on a recurring basis. The incumbent may be subject to twenty-four hour on-call duty to support the requirements of the FAA Administrator and his/her staff, National Transportation Safety Board and Department of Transportation officials, members of the President's cabinet, and members of Congress.
Job description
Minimum Requirements:
Total Flight Time--Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For inservice placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: They hold the certificates and ratings required; They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. 2. Pilot-In-Command--Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. 3. Night Flying--For inservice placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work. 4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months--Required only for positions that involve flying. The flight hours specified apply to competitive appointments. For inservice placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual's total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. For positions flying both helicopters and airplanes, at least one-fourth of the total hours must be in either category of aircraft.
Category 1. Total Flight Time; GS-9 = 1200 Hours; GS-11 and above = 1500 Hours;
Category 2. Pilot-In-Command; GS-9 = 250 Hours; GS-11 and above = 250 Hours;
Category 3. Night Flying; GS-9 = 50 Hours; GS-11 and above = 75 Hours;
Category 4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months; GS-9= 100 Hours; GS-11 and above = 100 Hours
