Safety and Standardization Pilot 2025-01251

Safety And Standardization Pilot

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Safety and Standardization Pilot in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a Safety and Standardization Pilot, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Flight Operations Safety Management System (SMS) and Standardization program while performing various other duties, under limited supervision, to provide safe and effective air transportation.

This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus. In addition to compensation, employment at WYDOT provides the following :

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work / life balance
• Commitment to professional and personal growth of all employees, including the opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• The duty location is in Cheyenne, WY
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please visit https : / / ai.wyo.gov / for-job-seekers / benefits

Human Resource Contact : 307-777-4455

Essential functions include : advising and assisting the Aeronautics Administrator and Flight Operations Manager / Chief Pilot on aviation pilot training and standardization policy and procedure; maintaining a high level of aircraft proficiency as an instructor pilot; providing expertise on individual, crew, and collective training to the Flight Operations Manager / Chief Pilot; developing and mentoring all aircrew members and trainers in flight operations and managing flight and training records; administering the Flight Operations Safety Program; advising the Aeronautics Administrator and Flight Operations Manager / Chief Pilot on safety requirements and recommending programs and policies to best meet those requirements; conducting safety committee and flight operations safety meetings, as well as annual inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety policy and procedures; managing the quantitative risk assessment program to calculate and evaluate risk on every flight and mitigate risk to the lowest level; maintaining analysis system using data derived from accident and incident reports and identifying trends requiring management action; mentoring, fostering, and encouraging professional development within the pilot program; serving as Pilot-in-Command and Second-in-Command of single and multi-engine, turbine, jet-powered aircraft in support of transportation needs for the State of Wyoming; operating aircraft in a multi-air traffic environment, in complex airspace, in varying weather conditions, in the day and at night; maintaining fitness for flight status, availability, and readiness during wait periods and times of unassigned flights; and performing all duties assigned to pilots in the Aeronautics Division.

Preference may be given to candidates with a CE-500 type rating, 2000 hours of fixed-wing aircraft time, 1000 hours flying as a pilot-in-command, and a first-class medical certificate, and who possess an FAA multi-engine instructor rating and an FAA instrument instructor rating.

Knowledge of IFR / VFR rules and regulations, and how to apply them to flight planning; knowledge of professional publications, to include Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Control procedures, and state laws; knowledge of the principles and concepts of aviation and flight operation, safety, and risk management; knowledge of the principles and concepts of standardization policy and procedure; and knowledge of planning, organizing, and coordinating to support the achievement of operational goals.

Minimum qualifications include education : Bachelor's Degree; experience : 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Piloting) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Pilot; certificates, licenses, registrations : Pilot's License consisting of a commercial certificate with instrument rating for airplane (single and multi-engine rating) with 2000 hours total flying time, 1000 hours fixed-wing aircraft time, 750 hours flying as pilot-in-command, 250 hours flying multi-engine airplane, 100 hours of night flying and 100 hours of actual or simulated instrument flying of which 50 hours must be in actual flight and have a first class Medical Certificate.