State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$45.673

Classification Salary Range:

$45.67 - $68.51

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005601 Aviation Operations Chief – Pilot (King Air C90GTx) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Division of Aeronautics seeks an experienced pilot to serve as our Aviation Operations Chief. This exciting position provides the opportunity to serve in both a pilot and managerial role while maintaining a regular and predictable schedule that will allow for a healthy work-life balance. The Division of Aeronautics operates and manages a 2014 King Air C90GTx to support state government travel needs.

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• UPDATED PAY LINE! ***

Hiring Range: $45.673 - $68.510 per hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job Duties:

The Aviation Operations Chief provides professional piloting of a state-owned aircraft for the transportation requirements of the Governor, legislature, judiciary, and other state agencies and personnel. The successful candidate will possess the ability to fly a complex, high-performance, multi-engine turbo-prop aircraft as pilot-in-command in all weather conditions while maintaining passenger safety, confidence, and comfort. Job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Manage approval process for State and contract pilot applicants to be approved by the Aeronautics Commission.
• Manage/supervise contract pilots who serve as Pilot in Command and Second in Command on State Aircraft to include updating contract terms to match operational environment.
• Manage flight operations schedule and maintain compliance with monthly statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain pilot and aircraft activity statistics.
• Assist Aeronautics Director in coordinating presentations on Division aircraft capabilities and aviation safety-related topics to various agencies and the general public.
• Manage Flight Operations financial functions to include:
• Develop annual budget.
• Establish annual aircraft operational costs used to determine usage rates

and charges.

• Manage aircraft reserve funds.
• Manage details of aircraft insurance.
• Review and approval of aircraft invoices.
• Routinely review operational procedures to determine opportunities for cost savings, i.e., contract fuel options, aircraft subscriptions, flight training, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate and manage required aircraft maintenance and related aircraft activities to include maintaining currency of aircraft avionics software updates.
• Assume responsibility for the publication of the Division newsletter PIREPS.
• Assume responsibility for the publication of the Nebraska Airport Directory.
• Participate in local aviation career fairs for the purpose of promoting aviation career opportunities.
• Assist with completing annual FAA-sponsored Inspector Authorization renewal certification certificates.
• Manage department-sponsored youth programs, to include:
• Coordinate all Nebraska entries for the annual Aviation Art Contest.
• Coordinate a schedule for the annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls and Boys State program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent plus a combination of experience in commercial aviation teaching and supervisory experience; or Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, public administration or related field plus a combination of experience in commercial aviation, teaching and supervisory experience; commercial aircraft operations license with instrument and multi-engine rating required; at least 3000 hours of combined related flying time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in and knowledge of King Air aircrafts.
• Experience with and working knowledge of Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 avionics.
• Experience managing flight operations programs.

Other:

• Requires a valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Must be available to attend formal flight training annually.
• Must be available for flight assignments that include early morning, late evening, weekend, and holidays.
• Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledge of: flight operations including pilot training, qualification, and certification; federal and state regulations covering aviation; crew resource management; safety management systems; and records management.

Skills in: decision-making and problem-solving; risk analysis; and aircraft operation.

Ability to: communicate effectively with all levels of personnel; analyze aviation data and other related information as it relates to flight operations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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