Aircraft Pilot, Fixed-Wing (C) - 518000

Organization: Chief Administrative Office

Department: Fixed Wing Aircraft Services

Work Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 01/06/2026

Posting Close: 01/15/2026 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Job Summary

The TVA Fixed Wing pilot supports domestic and occasional international flight operations of TVA. These missions include executive travel and support for TVA power production. Serves as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) of turbine and piston powered aircraft. Manages all aspects of the mission in coordination with Aircraft Scheduling and department management to ensure safety, exceptional customer service and efficient operation of the TVA aircraft. Maintains full understanding of technical flight procedures and federal regulations, with capacity to execute duties quickly under stressful or emergency situations.

Supports TVA’s dedication of service to the people of the Tennessee Valley through its core missions of: Energy, Environmental Stewardship and Economic Development.

Serves as pilot in command. Provides oversight of second-pilot in command.

Job Detail

Plan and execute flights in a safe and professional manner ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, TVA SPPs, and TVA Aviation Operations Manual. Commands the aircraft and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft, its passengers, crew and cargo.

Reviews assigned flight schedule prior to departure day; plans routing and fuel requirements, coordinates trip logistics for crewmembers as required; reviews all NOTAMs and weather forecasting products; performs pre-flight checks; files flight plans; applies Operational Risk Management to all assigned flights; adheres to safety management system; supervises refueling and servicing; completes all post-flight documentation.

Exhibits and demonstrates airmanship, sound decision making, and flight discipline to ensure air worthiness of aircraft and safety of passengers and crew.

Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, FARs governing the operation of equipment, manuals, policies, procedures, and airfield information.

Obtains and interprets weather observations and forecasts and makes decisions which affect the safety of the operation.

Monitors the airplane’s position, weather conditions and air traffic regularly during the flight and adjusts flight paths as needed to ensure safety and promote effective crew resource management.

Maintains flight manifest confidentiality.

Effectively presents information and responds appropriately to questions from executive leadership, aviation management, flight scheduling, passengers, and air traffic control as necessary.

Responsible for notifying passengers of operational factors impacting operation of the flight

Demonstrates professional conduct at all times while on duty and observes the TVA Employee Handbook and responsibilities as outlined in the Flight Operations Manual and any related policies and procedures

Supervision Received

Supervision and guidance are provided by the department manager and are generally limited to overall objectives, general guidelines, and work priorities. Incumbent plans and executes the work with minimal supervision in accordance with TVA’s Aviation Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, and Airman’s Information Manual.

Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific)

The pilot must maintain daytime, nighttime, and instrument currency and proficiency in the aircraft assigned in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. The pilot must possess piloting skills necessary to accomplish all TVA aviation programs assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard)

High school diploma with some college or equivalent in experience required. Four-year college degree preferred.

Must hold a current Class II Medical Certificate. Must be able to obtain a Class I Medical Certificate. Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license with a multi-engine land rating. A highly qualified candidate will possess a CE-560XL type rating. Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Instrument Instructor (CFII) certification is preferred. An additional Commercial Rotorcraft license is preferred.

Must have total flight time of 1500 hours of which 750 hours must be in turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft. PIC time of 1000 hours of which 500 hours must be in turbine-powered multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft. Must have 250 hours in turbine-powered multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft in the previous 24 months. A military sortie conversion is authorized to meet flight time requirements. Previous aircraft type ratings or other indicators of rigorous and formalized flight training such as military flight experience is preferred. Previous Jet experience is preferred. Must be able to travel as needed to support domestic and international flight operations (approximately 20% overnight travel annually).

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.