Aircraft Pilot IV or V - Aviation Division

Aircraft Pilot IV or V - Aviation Division - (2502936)

Position Information

Do you have a passion for flight? Would you like to opportunity to provide flight services to state officials and employees to support the people of Texas across the state? The Aviation division has an opening for a Pilot IV or Pilot V positions to serve the great state of Texas, flying our fleet of business jets, turbo prop, or piston aircraft. We are a PART 91 on call flight program and will fly weekdays/nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the state of Texas.

You can join TxDOT's family, gain access to our excellent benefits programs and do your part to support government all over Texas!

Minimum Salary: 101,860.00 Maximum Salary: 189,499.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations: Austin Bergstrom Int Airport 10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD Austin 787192366

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: On Call

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Pilot IV

Salary Grade B29 $101,860 - $172,272 Annually

Performs advanced aviation-related work. Primary responsibilities include piloting all aircraft in the Department’s fleet and providing transport services for passengers and cargo. Work also involves planning and coordinating aeronautical operations. Work requires extensive and overnight travel. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Pilot V

Salary Grade B30 $112,047 - $189,499 Annually

Performs highly advanced aviation-related work. Primary responsibilities include piloting all aircraft in the Department’s fleet and providing transport services for passengers and cargo. Work also involves planning and coordinating aeronautical operations. Work requires extensive and overnight travel. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Pilot IV

Acts as pilot in command on high-profile and complex missions and flight operations. Oversees and supports aviation standard operating procedures (SOP) development and compliance. Provides guidance and support to less experienced pilots. Oversees the development and implementation of training programs. and safety initiatives. As required, assists with emergency operations by airlifting equipment, supplies and/or people. Compiles and prepares necessary reports. Coordinates and schedules flight plans with applicable flight service staff and maintains flight records. Inspects condition of aircraft and maintains records pertaining to operation of aircraft. Maintains flight skills and stays updated on aviation developments, industry standards, and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Operates radio equipment aboard airplane. Operates single- and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft to transport passengers and designated goods. Reads applicable advisory notices, obtains weather data and interprets/applies data based on flight plan, as required adjusts schedules and routes. Responsible for and ensures safe operation of aircraft and safety of passengers, crew and support staff; as required, administers first aid to others. May perform other duties such as: flight operations, maintenance management, aviation safety, pilot training and drone operations. May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pilot V

All of the above and:

Advises on aviation program development. Serves as pilot training, safety, and operations officer and assists Chief Pilot/Section Director as directed. Acts as pilot in command on high-profile and complex missions. Leads safety and operational audits. Coordinates with law enforcement and emergency response.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (all levels): High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: Military fixed-wing or corporate flight experience may substitute for required flight hours or years of experience. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications. Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Pilot IV - 7 years of piloting experience, including at least 3,500 hours total flight time, 1000 multi-engine fixed wing, and 500 hours multi-engine turbine fan as Pilot in Command (PIC).

Pilot V - 8 years piloting experience, including 4,000 hours total flight time, 1,500 hours multi-engine fixed wing, and 1,000 hours fixed wing multi-engine turbo fan as pilot in command (PIC).

Licenses and Certifications (all levels):

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Pilot-Aircraft-Commercial, SEL*

Pilot-Airline Transport, MEL*

Cert Flight Instructor (CFI)*

CE 680/680A type-200 hours PIC

Must be type rated in a turbine multi engine fixed wing turbo fan/prop aircraft

FCC Radio Operators License

First Class Medical Cert

*All flight licenses and certificates must be issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, must possess a First-Class Airman Medical Certificate issued under Part 67 of the FAA regulations.

Competencies:

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025, 8:29:33 AM Unposting Date: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Aircraft Pilot IV, V State Job Code/s: 9631, 9632

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information