7662 Chanute Street NE

Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299

509.793.2008

FAX 509.762.6355

TDD 509.762.6335

TOLL FREE 877.745.1212

#15-30 September 2, 2015

AIRCRAFT PILOT1

Full-time, classified staff position for the Aviation Department

SALARY: Washington State Department of Human Resources range 48 step A, $3309 per month followed by periodic increments to $4340 per monthsubject to legislative funding. Mandatory six to twelve month probationaryperiod.
BENEFITS: Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefits package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Our package includes health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents; life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Participation in the state retirement system is mandatory with both employee and employer contributions.
SCHEDULE: Work schedule will be determined by supervisor and Chief Pilot. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible following interviews.
CLOSING DATE: Closes at12:00noon on September 9, 2015

This position is open to all qualified applicants, including permanent classified employees of the college (meeting the qualifications).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, safely pilot a variety of single-engine aircraft. Perform weather checks and prepare flight plans. Monitor aircraft systems and communicate with the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Chief Pilot and dispatcher. Instruction to BBCC Aviation students includes, but is not limited to: safe performance of pre-flight checks, safe flying regulations and appropriate communication. Makes quick, accurate decisions when unexpected situations develop in flight; exercises sound judgment and tact when dealing with students. Complies with BBCC, FAA, and all state and federal regulations. Performs other non-flight duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Chief Pilot.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Dean of Workforce Education

* Receives direction and guidance from the Chief Pilot

Employees Supervised: 0

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  1. Ensure that the controls of the aircraft are working properly.
  2. Check weather conditions and liaise with BBCC dispatcher.
  3. Perform pre-flight preparation, file flight plan, and calculate fuel required.
  4. Perform pre-flight checks to ensure that the aircraft and its systems are prepared for flight.
  5. Check controls, instruments, and engines.
  6. React quickly and make vital decisions in changing situations.
  7. Instruct Aviation students on proper pre-flight operations, proper handling of all BBCC aircraft during pre-flight, actual flying, and all post-flight activities.
  8. Advises students on the progress of their flight and instructs on improving flying skills.
  9. Taxi aircraft to appropriate parking zone, shut down engines, write flight report, and note any problems or technical difficulties.
  10. Sign off the appropriate logs and records, prepare reports as required to comply with state and FAA regulations.
  11. Maintain professional behavior.
  12. Perform other non-flight duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Chief Pilot.

OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES:

  1. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  2. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
  3. Ensures compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
  4. Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures the interaction with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive to the college’s values.
  5. Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN:

  1. Flying and instructing students in the following aircraft: Beech, Bonanza, Musketeer (Sport) and/or Sundowner, Piper: Seminole, Warrior III, Citabria, Cessna 180 Amphibian aircraft, and Frasca 141, 142 simulators.
  2. Safe work practices.
  3. Microsoft Office, specifically MS Outlook.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

  1. Critical thinking skills: Seek resources for direction, when necessary. Perform independent problem solving, Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
  2. Perform actions that demonstrate accountability, Exercise safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
  3. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal customers.
  4. Ability to work with diverse populations.
  5. Ability to work independently and reliably. Regular and consistent attendance is expected.
  6. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
  7. Use mathematics to solve problems.
  8. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
  9. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  10. View gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher

(a)Single and Multi-engine land (indicate dates of first issue)

(b)Instrument Airplane

(c)High-performance endorsement unless logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C. in a high performance airplane prior to August 4, 1997

(d)Complex endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane prior to August 4, 1997

(e)Meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.56 and 61.57 to carry passengers and hold the minimum required instrument experience listed in 61.57 (c) or completed an instrument proficiency check within the last six months

  • Current Flight Instructor Certificate

(a)Single engine (indicate dates of first issue)

(b)Instrument Airplane

  • FAA Medical Certificate

(a)Current (indicate date of current issue)

(b)No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by the college or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities

  • One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in a FAA part 141 flight school
  • 1000 + total flight hours experience as "pilot in command"
  • 800 + hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor
  • Other requirements:

(a)Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the college's chief pilot.

(b)Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting the college's chief pilot to examine the applicant’s FAA Accident/incident file.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bilingual fluency, especially in Spanish.
  2. Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

REQUIRED WORK SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work schedule will be determined by supervisor and Chief Pilot. Hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hand and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform the duties of Pilot. This position works with very small components and works in confined spaces. The employee in this position may be exposed to loud noise, chemicals, fumes, and changing temperature conditions. This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be admitted to the competitive process you must:

  1. Meet the minimum qualifications.
  2. Complete and sign a BBCC Employment Application.
  3. Complete and sign the Qualifications Summary.
  4. Complete and sign the Supplemental Questions.
  5. Copies of all professional licenses and/or applicable certificates including FAA Medical Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate, US Commercial Pilot Certificate and all other endorsements.
  6. Complete and sign the Authorization to Release Information regarding FAA.

Application materials must be downloaded from the BBCC website All application materials must be received in the college Human Resources Office by 12:00noonon September 9, 2015 for priority consideration. Application materials may be faxed or e-mailed to the Human Resources Office if followed up by the hard copy in the mail. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All application materials become the property of BBCC and will not be returned or photocopied.

For further information, contact the BBCC Human Resources Office, Building 1400, 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299, 509.793.2008 or e-mail: . Office hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30am to 2:30pm on Friday.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Applicants with multicultural experience and/or background which will add cultural richness and diversity to Big Bend Community College are encouraged to apply.

Big Bend Community College hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States and, if hired, requires written proof and verification of legal work status.

Big Bend Community College is a smoke free agency in accordance with state law.

Big Bend Community College provides a drug free, healthful, safe and secure work environment in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible when the need is identified in advance.

Big Bend Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies: Kim Garza, Vice President of Human Resources and Labor/Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Big Bend Community College, Human Resource Office, 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509.793.2010.

If it is necessary to correct or modify this announcement, changes will be posted at the Big Bend Community College Human Resources Office and the WorkSource Moses Lake Office (Employment Security).

Employment will be contingent upon favorable background check.

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AIRCRAFT PILOT 1

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher

(f)Single and Multi-engine land (indicate dates of first issue)

(g)Instrument Airplane

(h)High-performance endorsement unless logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C. in a high performance airplane prior to August 4, 1997

(i)Complex endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane prior to August 4, 1997

(j)Meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.56 and 61.57 to carry passengers and hold the minimum required instrument experience listed in 61.57 (c) or completed an instrument proficiency check within the last six months

  • Current Flight Instructor Certificate

(c)Single engine (indicate dates of first issue)

(d)Instrument Airplane

  • FAA Medical Certificate

(c)Current (indicate date of current issue)

(d)No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by the college or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities

  • One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in a FAA part 141 flight school
  • 1000 + total flight hours experience as "pilot in command"
  • 800 + hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor
  • Other requirements:

(c)Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the college's chief pilot.

(d)Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting the college's chief pilot to examine the applicant’s FAA Accident/incident file.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bilingual fluency, especially in Spanish.
  2. Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

Explain, in detail, how you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and additional desirable qualifications: (use additional paper if needed)

Education and/or training:

Experience (include name of employer, your job title, dates of employment, and name and phone number of supervisor who can verify this experience):

Signed______Date

BBCC-9/2/15

AIRCRAFT PILOT 1

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Your application and these supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Please make sure you fully address each job criteria listed below. Your experience and training may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time and gained in any setting, such as previous employment, schooling or personal time. If your answers are misleading, your application may be rejected, or you may be dismissed if you are hired.

Please answer the following questions on separate paper. For each question, include when and where you obtained your experience or training.

1.WORKING WITH PEOPLE

Give an example of your experience giving information, explaining procedures, or providing assistance to people. Include in your examples when and where you got your experience, your employer at the time, and the name of your position.

2.WORKING INDEPENDENTLY

Cite an instance where you organized and completed work assignments on your own. Include in your examples a brief description of the type of work or project you were assigned. If the work or project required coordination of the work of others explain how you accomplished this.

3.EDUCATION/TRAINING

The job-related experience/education you list on the College’s employment application will be considered as part of this supplemental examination. Please explain in more detail specifically how your education and training is relevant to this position.

Describe your experience with or knowledge of each of the following areas, including when and where this experience was obtained or where you learned the information. It is not expected that applicants have experience is these areas, but demonstrating understanding of whom the program serves is important.

  1. Working with adult students.
  1. Knowledge of FAA part 141 flight schools.

Signed______Date

BBCC-9/2/15

AIRCRAFT PILOT 1

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY F.A.A. ACCIDENT, INCIDENT OR ENFORCEMENT FILE.

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