Description
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.
Position Summary:
Serves as a Command Pilot for the university’s executive jet aircraft providing professional, safe and efficient air transportation for passengers. Subject to being scheduled for duty seven days a week at any time of day. Must be willing and able to respond to on-call situations. Must maintain confidential information. Pilots fly approximately 250 hours annually. Pilots are assigned additional non-flying duties such as safety officer, maintenance officer, training officer, or other.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a current ATP license.
- Pilot in Command (PIC) experience
- 2,500 hours flight time with 200 hours instrument
- 500 multi-engine turbine
- Must possess a current First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
- Demonstrated professionalism in working with confidential and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and tact.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- No accidents, incidents, or violations and an excellent safety record are essential.
- Excellent communication, judgement, cockpit management, interpersonal and organizational skills.,
- Ability to take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities and anticipating the needs of staff and customers.
- Ability to interact effectively and comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Must meet the requirements set by the Virginia Tech Air Transportation Services Flight Operations Manual.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Citation Excel (CE56XL) or Sovereign (CE680) type rating
- Experience operating in non-towered, non-radar, and mountainous flight areas
- 3,500 hours flight time with 800 hours instrument.
- 800 hours multi-engine turbine, and/or jet.
- Demonstrated experience working with executive management.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree
Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check, Must have a driver\'s license check, Alternate work schedule - If other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below, Other (Describe Below), Must have an acceptable and safe driving record, Candidates for employment are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Incumbents are subject to random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol screening, Emergency Personnel - health & safety related
Must have a conviction check: Yes
Describe Other:
- Subject to being scheduled 24 hours, seven days a week, and being on-call Monday-Friday and on selected scheduled weekends.
- A current acceptable commercial pilot certificate, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating.
- Must meet the requirements set by the Virginia Tech Air Transportation Services Flight Operations Manual.
Employment Comments:
How to Apply for this Job:
For a full description of the position and requirements, and to apply, please go to [redacted] posting AP0180075. Attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references to the online faculty application. Review of applications will begin on 3/26/18.