CHIEF PILOT - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$151,108.00 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01961
Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, NV
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Chief Pilot in Carson City. Pilots fly missions and aircraft that vary with the department to which the position is assigned. Pilots must maintain current certification to fly agency aircraft, which may include jets, turboprop single- and/or multi-engine airplanes, rotorcraft helicopters, or other equipment owned or leased by the agency. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and 6,000 hours logged pilot-in-command flight time in single or multi-engine land planes, of which 200 hours must have been in actual or simulated instrument conditions, 200 must have been flown the last 12 months, and 2,500 hours must have been as pilot-in-command in multi-engine aircraft. Of those 2,500 hours, 1,000 hours must have been as pilot-in-command in fixed-wing multi-engine turbojet aircraft, and 500 hours as pilot-in-command in fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop aircraft is required.
Job Duties
This position is located in Flight Operations, Carson City. Incumbent: pilots multi-engine jet and turboprop aircraft at both high and low altitudes and in congested airspace; performs pre-flight and post-flight activities which include scheduling routes, monitoring weather conditions, calculating load and fuel requirements, performing routine pilot inspections to ensure the aircraft is in airworthy condition, fueling and preheating aircraft, and securing aircraft in hangar or covering and tying down aircraft after completion of flight; maintains operation and component records for agency; conducts or schedules required training of flight personnel; and prepares and monitors air operations budget.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position is located in Flight Operations, Carson City. Incumbent: pilots multi-engine jet and turboprop aircraft at both high and low altitudes and in congested airspace; performs pre-flight and post-flight activities which include scheduling routes, monitoring weather conditions, calculating load and fuel requirements, performing routine pilot inspections to ensure the aircraft is in airworthy condition, fueling and preheating aircraft, and securing aircraft in hangar or covering and tying down aircraft after completion of flight; maintains operation and component records for agency; conducts or schedules required training of flight personnel; and prepares and monitors air operations budget.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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