Title: Chief Aircraft Pilot Description: Requisition Id: 1403 Salary: Salary commensurate with education and work experience Salary Grade: S12 Job Location: Conservation Headquarters (JEFFE1) Closing Date: February 28, 2022 Our Culture: The [redacted] supports a family culture focused on diversity of thought, where all employees openly share ideas and turn their passion into purpose. To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- [redacted]. The total benefits package will include salary that is commensurate with experience, retirement pension plan, long term disability insurance, dental, medical, and health insurance, tuition reimbursement, group insurance, workers\' compensation insurance, personal leave, sick leave, holiday leave, special leave (bereavement, voting, jury duty, etc.), flexible duties, personal development/training plans, clothing allowance, access to the Conservation Employees\' Credit Union, and more! Summary/Objective Are you looking for a new and exciting career that is rewarding and purpose driven? Do you love flying and want to be part of a team that promotes the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the State of Missouri? The [redacted] is now seeking to hire a Chief Aircraft Pilot! The Chief Aircraft Pilot will supervise all aircraft flight activities for the Department. Essential Job Duties Give overall guidance and direction to the aircraft staff to assure their work is properly carried out in achieving an efficient and productive operation. Make supervisory decisions in areas such as budgeting, personnel, and procurement. Develop and maintain a teamwork attitude among staff. Prepare reports concerning aircraft operations, and recommend purchases, changes, and/or retirement of aircraft and equipment. Direct procedures for training and maintaining proficient pilots and maintenance personnel. Establish standard operating procedures to be followed during flights. Conduct proficiency flight checks and training. Create and distribute pilot alert notices and operational bulletins. Evaluate and interpret meteorological, navigational, aerodynamic, regulatory, spatial and other observed information to make sound safety oriented judgments as they relate to all aspects of aircraft flight. Prepare flight timetables, and schedule aircraft maintenance including coordination with MoDOT flights. Ancillary Job Duties Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelor\'s Degree in an Aviation, Aeronautics, or related field. Six (6) years of experience as an active licensed pilot, with the following minimum flying experience: total powered aircraft, 3000 hrs.; total pilot in command, 2500 hrs.; night, 100 hrs.; instrument – total, 50 hrs.; instrument – actual, 500 hrs. US Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings. Class I or Class II medical certificate from an authorized aviation medical examiner. Certified Flight Instructor Certificate preferred. Six (6) years minimum flying experience as an active licensed pilot in the following as pilot in command: Single-engine Land Airplane 500hrs; multi-engine land airplane 500 hrs; helicopter 500 hrs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to maneuver aircraft at low level in close proximity to several thousand ducks and geese and in reduced visibility due to dense smoke. Ability to fly seven or eight hours of low level, intense flying during forest surveys and telemetry flights. Ability to fly day and night law enforcement. Knowledge to analyze weather data to determine safety and route of flight. Knowledge to perform pre-flight inspections on all Department aircraft. Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action. Ability to work under stress for prolonged periods of time. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with local, state and federal agency personnel, public officials, counter parts in other states and Department personnel. Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to subordinates, other Department personnel and the general public. Ability to give overall guidance and direction to the aircraft staff to ensure an efficient and productive operation. Ability to develop and maintain an attitude of teamwork among the staff. Ability to travel overnight occasionally. Ability to work varied hours, weekends and holidays. Work Environment Regularly perform in standard aircraft and hangar environments. Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. Physical Abilities Remain in a stationary position 70% or more of the time. Frequently operate aircraft and related equipment. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 10 pounds. Extremely demanding attention is required at all times. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The [redacted] reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements. Exemption Status/Special Notes This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department\'s Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment. The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an \"Employment Eligibility Verification\" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment. Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment. All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.