Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for performing duties of pilot-in-command in a Citation XLS and/or a KingAir 200, which includes planning entire flight and mentoring other crew members. 

Responsibilities:
- Performs duties as pilot-in-command with priorities of safety, quality and efficiency.
- Performs or delegates preflight inspection of aircraft prior to departure and flight planning for entire trip with consideration to passenger needs and limitations of aircraft and crew.
- Makes aircraft air worthiness decisions when not at maintenance facility.
- Makes decisions to initiate, postpone, or cancel any assigned flight based on a conservative evaluation of operating conditions and passenger requirements.
- Documents all items necessary for billing of services and for maintaining a continuing record of aircraft historical data, along with mechanical discrepancies, at the conclusion of each flight.
- Maintains and updates aircraft and navigation documents. Ensures proper certification of aircraft and equipment.

- Provides appropriate training and mentoring of less experienced crew members.
- Performs as coordinated crew member and additional related duties as assigned by Regional Flight Director and Chief Pilot.
- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Documented minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time of which 800 hours must be pilot-in-command and 800 hours multi-engine flight time of which 300 hours must be of KingAir, turbo-prop or jet experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Passenger handling experience, use of tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

- Willing to work extended duty days to include overnight stays, weekends and holidays.

- Able to report on short notice.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for equipment flown.

- Multi-engine and instrument ratings.

- ATP Certificate can be substituted.

- Current Federal Aviation Administration Second Class Medical Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ciation XLS and/or KingAir 200 experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.