Aircraft Pilot IV or V - Aviation Division

Aircraft Pilot IV or V - Aviation Division - (2502936)

Position Information

Do you have a passion for flight? Would you like to opportunity to provide flight services to state officials and employees to support the people of Texas across the state? The Aviation division has an opening for a Pilot IV or Pilot V positions to serve the great state of Texas, flying our fleet of business jets, turbo prop, or piston aircraft. We are a PART 91 on call flight program and will fly weekdays/nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the state of Texas.

You can join TxDOT's family, gain access to our excellent benefits programs and do your part to support government all over Texas!

Minimum Salary: 101,860.00

Maximum Salary: 189,499.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Austin Bergstrom Int Airport 10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD Austin 787192366

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift

Details: On Call

Location Flexibility: Onsite Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Pilot IV

Salary Grade B29 $101,860 - $172,272 Annually

Performs advanced aviation-related work. Primary responsibilities include piloting all aircraft in the Department’s fleet and providing transport services for passengers and cargo. Work also involves planning and coordinating aeronautical operations. Work requires extensive and overnight travel. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Pilot V

Salary Grade B30 $112,047 - $189,499 Annually

Performs highly advanced aviation-related work. Primary responsibilities include piloting all aircraft in the Department’s fleet and providing transport services for passengers and cargo. Work also involves planning and coordinating aeronautical operations. Work requires extensive and overnight travel. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Pilot IV

• Acts as pilot in command on high-profile and complex missions and flight operations.
• Oversees and supports aviation standard operating procedures (SOP) development and compliance.
• Provides guidance and support to less experienced pilots.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training programs. and safety initiatives.
• As required, assists with emergency operations by airlifting equipment, supplies and/or people.
• Compiles and prepares necessary reports.
• Coordinates and schedules flight plans with applicable flight service staff and maintains flight records.
• Inspects condition of aircraft and maintains records pertaining to operation of aircraft.
• Maintains flight skills and stays updated on aviation developments, industry standards, and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operates radio equipment aboard airplane.
• Operates single- and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft to transport passengers and designated goods.
• Reads applicable advisory notices, obtains weather data and interprets/applies data based on flight plan, as required adjusts schedules and routes.
• Responsible for and ensures safe operation of aircraft and safety of passengers, crew and support staff; as required, administers first aid to others.
• May perform other duties such as: flight operations, maintenance management, aviation safety, pilot training and drone operations.
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pilot V

All of the above and:

• Advises on aviation program development.
• Serves as pilot training, safety, and operations officer and assists Chief Pilot/Section Director as directed.
• Acts as pilot in command on high-profile and complex missions.
• Leads safety and operational audits.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and emergency response.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (all levels): High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: Military fixed-wing or corporate flight experience may substitute for required flight hours or years of experience. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications. Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Pilot IV - 7 years of piloting experience, including at least 3,500 hours total flight time, 1000 multi-engine fixed wing, and 500 hours multi-engine turbine fan as Pilot in Command (PIC).

Pilot V - 8 years piloting experience, including 4,000 hours total flight time, 1,500 hours multi-engine fixed wing, and 1,000 hours
fixed wing multi-engine turbo fan as pilot in command (PIC).

Licenses and Certifications (all levels):

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Pilot-Aircraft-Commercial, SEL*
• Pilot-Airline Transport, MEL*
• Cert Flight Instructor (CFI)*
• CE 680/680A type-200 hours PIC
• Must be type rated in a turbine multi engine fixed wing turbo fan/prop aircraft
• FCC Radio Operators License
• First Class Medical Cert

*All flight licenses and certificates must be issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, must possess a First-Class Airman Medical Certificate issued under Part 67 of the FAA regulations.

Competencies:

Pilot IV

• Radio protocol procedures
• Transportation services operations
• Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations as well as applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Aviation services programs
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources and contingency planning
• Providing prompt and courteous customer service; advising customers when delays are necessary and following up on identified problems until resolved
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Handling multiple tasks and projects
• Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Piloting fixed wing aircraft and the operation of applicable aircraft equipment and use of aircraft radio, navigation devices and instrument flight equipment
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment including navigation and instrument flight equipment
• Training professional and technical staff
• First aid and lifesaving techniques
• Communicate effectively and maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Read and interpret maps
• Observes policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Maintains composure when handling problems, stressful situations, continuous change, or unexpected developments

Pilot V

Greater skill and experience in all of the above.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection and no protection from weather and not temperature changes
  Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
  Subject to noise, vibration and hazards including moving vehicles and mechanical parts, high places and heat, and chemicals
  Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, including possible skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
  Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
  Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia as well as narrow aisles and passageways
  Medium work - Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
  Climbing and Balancing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, various surfaces, etc
  Stooping and Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
  Kneeling and Crawling - resting/moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
  Standing - prolonged periods of time
  Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  Pulling/Pushing - using upper extremities to press/pull against object with force to move in a direction
  Fingering/Grasping/Feeling - manipulating objects with the hand/palm/fingers
  Talking and Hearing - expressing/perceiving sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
  Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  Close Visual Acuity - work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts, measurement devices, computer screen, data/figures, extensive reading
  Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025, 8:29:33 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Aircraft Pilot IV, V

State Job Code/s: 9631, 9632 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.