Airplane Pilot Specialist

**Job Title:** Airplane Pilot Specialist

**Estimated Salary:** $65,000 - $90,000 per year.

Austin Community College seeks a highly skilled and experienced Airplane Pilot Specialist to operate light category single and multi-engine airplanes at low altitudes and speeds. The ideal candidate will have excellent flying skills and the ability to conduct research and development testing, as well as dispense biological control specimens over designated areas throughout the United States.

• Pilot aircraft to conduct research and development tests for applying agricultural chemicals and delivering biological control specimens at low altitudes and minimum controllable speeds.
• Prepare maps using specialized computer hardware and software to include Global Information System (GIS) programs using various formats of latitude and longitude coordinates.
• Download and upload flight data to program computers and onboard precision guidance systems, and prepares daily flight records and required reports.
• Coordinate both ground and flight activities with program, aircraft, and equipment personnel to ensure that program objectives and schedules are accomplished.

• Must hold a valid Airline Transport or Commercial Pilot license and a current First or Second class medical certificate.
• Qualifications:
  • Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement.
  • Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience.
• Medical Requirements: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.

This is a temporary appointment not to exceed one year (Appointment may be extended one additional year without reannouncing). Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.