This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Aircraft Services (TAA) organization of Transmission Chief of Staff (TA), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Aircraft Flight Instructor position will serve as the lead flight instructor for Bel 407 helicopters, and drone aircrafts.

Duties

As an Aircraft Flight Instructor, you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period.
• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
• Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Must be able to pass an EKG (electrocardiogram) before entry into the position and annually thereafter.
• Obtain (prior to the closing date of this announcement) and maintain a first-class or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.
• The salary is based on a Special Rate Table, Number 0764: https://apps.opm.gov/SpecialRates/
• After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.

Qualifications

Bonneville Power Administration applies 14 CFR Part 91 non-commercial regulations to the operation of BPA aircraft. Airplanes are maintained and operated; and pilots are trained in accordance with FAA regulation Part 91 and DOE approved Aviation Implementation Plan (AIP). Helicopters are additionally operated under FAA regulation Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations. In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements for positions in the 2181 series, you must also meet a selective placement factor (screen-out); both requirements will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You MUST provide a copy of your current ATP and helicopter commercial certificate with appropriate endorsement, medical certificate and sufficient documentation (e.g., copy of Log Book) to show proof you meet all of the requirements stated below. Failure to provide supporting documentation by the closing date may result in disqualification; your application will be marked incomplete. The individual occupational requirements and selective placement factor for this position are as follows: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Helicopter certificate or Commercial pilot license with rotorcraft helicopter ratings and/or appropriate military rating. FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: 1500 Total Flight Hours (as pilot-in-command or copilot in an aircraft of any weight or category (1,125 for eligible current federal employees) 250 helicopter flight hours as Pilot-in-Command. 75 Night Flying (25 hours may be waived for eligible current federal employees) 100 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months (50 hrs for eligible current federal employees) 500 Helicopter Instructor Hours Other requirements For both Fixed-winged more than 12,500 pounds and Helicopter: Possess and maintain an FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate Pilot Certificate must state "English Proficient". FAA External-Load Operator Certificate (Class B) FAA External-Load Operator Certificate (Class C) FAA Remote Pilot Certificate This position is subject to initial and random drug and alcohol testing. Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Brenda Fallsdown
• Phone: 503-230-0000
• Email: [email protected]