Pilot I

Pilot I – Agency – Texas A&M University System Offices

Perform duties of pilot‑in‑command on Citation XLS and/or KingAir 200 aircraft. Responsibilities include flight planning, mentoring crew, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining aircraft and navigation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all missions as pilot‑in‑command with priority on safety, quality and efficiency.
• Perform or delegate preflight inspection of aircraft and develop comprehensive flight plans considering passenger needs and aircraft limitations.
• Make aircraft airworthiness decisions when not at a maintenance facility.
• Decide to initiate, postpone or cancel any assigned flight based on a conservative evaluation of operating conditions and passenger requirements.
• Document all items required for billing and for maintaining a continuous record of aircraft history and mechanical discrepancies.
• Maintain and update aircraft and navigation documents; ensure proper certification of aircraft and equipment.
• Provide appropriate training and mentoring to less experienced crew members.
• Act as a coordinated crew member and perform additional related duties assigned by the Regional Flight Director and Chief Pilot.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2,000 flight hours, including 800 pilot‑in‑command hours and 800 multi‑engine hours, of which 300 must be turbo‑prop or jet hours.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings for equipment flown.
• Multi‑engine and instrument ratings; an ATP certificate may substitute.
• Current Federal Aviation Administration Second Class Medical Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passenger‑handling experience and use of tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
• Willingness to work extended duty days, including overnight stays, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to report on short notice.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

Position is security‑sensitive and restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and must complete credential verification. This is a security‑sensitive position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Contact Information

For questions, contact (979) 458‑6169 or email