Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

This position is in the Division of Facilities and Transportation Services, Bureau of Enterprise Fleet – Wisconsin Air Services and will be headquartered at 3400 Miller Street, Madison, WI 53704.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Position Summary

This Aircraft Pilot position in the Wisconsin Air Services provides safe, comfortable air transportation on a 24/7 and stand-by basis to a diverse customer base of state government entities, including state officials and officers, UW athletics, UW Organ and Tissue Donation, Wisconsin Schools for Blind and Deaf, and others as needed. Pilots are expected to be able to operate in all weather conditions (including snow and ice), operating in low Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions on a regular basis, and maintain radio skills when talking to air traffic control.

The Wisconsin Air Services passenger aircraft fleet includes a 1999 Beechcraft King Air 350 (passenger transport) and 3 2001 Pilatus PC12 aircraft (passenger transport), flying on average more than 1,000 hours annually. The Aircraft Pilot may act as Captain and/or First Officer, depending on the assignment and aircraft utilized on any given day.

For more information, please see the full position description.

Salary Information

Starting salary for the Aircraft Pilot (06-63) will be between $36.00 - $45.08 hourly. Employees will receive an additional $5.00/hr add-on for time spent in flight status. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This position is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which means you will be paid or will receive time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week. In addition, non-exempt status means you will receive a Nighttime Differential pay of $0.80/hr for all hours worked between 6:00pm and 6:00am, as well as a Weekend Differential pay of $0.80/hr for all hours worked on Saturday or Sunday.

Candidates who are new to state service or who have not held any permanent position with the state within the last five years and are willing to commit to working at the Department of Administration, Division Facilities and Transportation Services for at least one year may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000!

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program – a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Qualifications

Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

Possession of a current FAA Airline Transportation Pilot Certificate (please provide your certificate number in your materials)
FAA Second Class medical certificate
The following hours in flight are required:
- 2500 Hours Total Time
- 500 Hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time, Airplane
- 200 Hours Turbine Time, Airplane
- 200 Hours Multi-Engine

In addition to the above, more than qualified applicants will have the following:

King Air 350 PIC type rating
Pilatus PC12 experience
Flight Instructor Certificate
Experience towing aircraft

How To Apply

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Michelle Bassuener at michelle.bassuener@wisconsin.gov

Deadline to Apply

Posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Please have materials in by 9:00am on Friday, January 8, 2026 to be considered in the first review period.