Agency [redacted] Location San Clemente Island, California Job Category Part Time Salary $25/hour Start Date 08/01/2020 Last Date to Apply 07/15/2020 Position Description: The [redacted] is looking for a part-time pilot to assist on conservation projects on the California Channel Islands. Flight duties will primarily entail conducting aerial telemetry monitoring of radio-collared animals on 2 islands using a Cessna 172. The main base of operations will be on San Clemente Island, which is a US Naval installation. Coordinating and conducting aircraft maintenance, upkeep, and other flight related tasks will be required. Hours and Compensation: The work schedule is three days on San Clemente Island per week. The pilot will fly via commuter plane to the island on day one, conduct flights and other tasks, and then fly off the island via commuter plane on day three. Work hours will total up to 20 per week, with approximately 6-8 flight hours. Pay rate is $25.00/hr. Room and board will be provided while working on the island. Commuter flights on and off the island are provided at no cost. Benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an optional 403(b) retirement plan. Qualifications: The applicant should have a minimum of a single-engine private pilot license, as well as commercial and instrument ratings, and be accident free. A minimum of 250 hours of total flight time is required. Because this work is conducted on a military installation, the applicant must be a citizen of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Individuals must have (or be willing to acquire before start date) a valid, U.S. driver’s license. Employment is conditional upon insurability with IWS, so a clean driving record is essential. Applicants should enjoy living as part of a small research community in a busy field station, interacting with biologists working on other projects, and working with military personnel and members of other organizations who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities. Additionally, applicants must be willing to participate in the day-to-day upkeep of a busy field station, including cleaning work vehicles and shared kitchen/office space. In addition, IWS will conduct a pre-hire background check and the Navy will perform a post-hire background check before issuing a base access credential. Additional information regarding IWS research on SCI is available on the IWS website ([redacted] Note: No pets are allowed on SCI. Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will be filled as soon a qualified applicant is identified. Application Procedures: Submit a current resume and a cover letter stating your flight experience including all aircraft types and hours in each. Provide the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three (3) professional references. Phone inquiries are not accepted, so please email with any questions.