Command Pilot

Title: Command Pilot

State Role Title: Pilot II

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $125,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Aviation

Location: AIRPORT SERVICES DIV

Agency Website: www.doav.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serve as Pilot in Command operating the Department of Aviation’s aircraft for the purpose of providing safe, efficient transportation of the Governor, cabinet and other state personnel conducting official business. Subject to being scheduled 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pilot duties include, but not limited to obtaining and interpreting weather from the U.S. Government and private vendors, flight planning of route and cruising altitude to optimize performance of aircraft in order to reduce time and cost of operation to the Commonwealth, and to ensure the safe conduct of flight. Conduct routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections of the aircraft to include supervision of refueling and servicing. Secure and clean the aircraft at the completion of the duty day. Assist in the scheduling details, passenger briefing of flight, aircraft and baggage assistance. Aid in the development and institution of Departmental policies and procedures consistent with basic directives and compliance with all standards. Supervision of Wage Pilots when assigned to scheduled flight.

This position also coordinates with maintenance personnel for aircraft cleaning and post maintenance return to service.

The incumbent of this position will have to travel both in and out of state as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work well with people. Knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations. Possess piloting skills necessary to safely operate the department’s turboprop, piston and other assigned aircraft in all phases of flight. Be able to complete all training required by the department in a period of time stipulated by management. Ability to formulate correspondence and interpret state law in assigned administrative duties.

Additional Considerations

Hold an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane multi-engine land rating; 2500 hours total time; 500 hours multi-engine; 500 hours turbine; flight instructor certificate with airplane single and multi-engine instrument airplane ratings; Beechcraft King Air experience; Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21 experience; and a bachelor’s degree.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Form. DOAV participates in E-Verify.
Application Requirements: Applications and/or resumes for this position are only accepted
electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All
applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed,
emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The
decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DOAV at 804-774-4624 for assistance. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Contact Information

Name: Amy Reese

Phone: 804-774-4627

Email: amy.reese@doav.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.