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LA DOTD Aircraft Fleet Chief Pilot

Salary

$6,271.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

S30/50530546/AFCP/11.26.25-BH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 30

Opening Date

11/26/2025

Closing Date

12/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Section 30 – Location/Survey

S30/50530546/AFCP/11.26.25-BH

About this Position:

This advanced work requires specialized licenses. The incumbent performs pilot and agency program duties for the DOTD-Location and Survey unit under the direct supervision of the Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot. Serves as lead contact for crewed, 1 (one) fixed-wing, aircraft operations. Also is responsible for the general care and operation of six (6) UAV aircraft. This incumbent will be in charge of the LIDAR and Photogrammetry program field collections in Location and Survey.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) first-class or second-class medical certificate and either of the following:

1. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot license with instrument rating followed by 1000 hours of recorded flight time.

2. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license followed by 750 flight hours

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to check out on the model and types of aircraft to be flown.

Possession of appropriate ratings, waivers and/or certificates that may be required by the position to which the appointment is being made.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=159930) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Utilizes specialized certificates and ratings obtained through the United States Department of Transportation.

+ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (For example: Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Instrument Rating and/or Flight Instructor Certificate); in the performance of those duties typically required during aircraft operations, Such as aircraft performance calculations, and the evaluation of the various factors that potentially affect safe operation of aircraft with regard to pre-flight, flight and post flight preparation and actions. Review, coordinate and perform missions for aerial data collection regarding statewide mapping as well as smaller areas of interest. Work with unit personnel to complete projects undertaken within the Location and Survey unit.

+ Uses knowledge to insure that all flight related tasks and actions conform to FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, and DOTD guidelines. Acts as pilot in command, or co-pilot during flights; primarily providing crew assistance to supervising or subordinate employees as required during flights conducted for the collection of imagery and/or LiDAR data for the DOTD-Location and Survey unit. Work within Location and Survey unit to supervise the fixed wing and UAV assets used during the planning, performance and post flight work involved using program collection activities of the section associated with photo and LiDAR data collection.

+ The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours. Ability, willingness and medical fitness to maintain flight currency and proficiency in order to provide safe, professional level performance during flight operations in day, night and instrument flight conditions in complex, high-performance, turbine, single-engine or multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft during operations for LiDAR and photography collection activities as well as passenger, training and maintenance use flights is expected. Pa1iicipation in the careful installation and removal of major and minor components of collection equipment and/or seating as appropriate to the required aircraft use configuration is expected.

+ Incumbent will use forms or programs necessary to input and enter data related to tracking aircraft usage, and complete records needed by the command pilot which will show monthly operational cost in a legible, timely and appropriate manner. Incumbent will aid Command pilot in the compilation of pilot training records.

+ Generates maintenance squawks, repair request, and coordinates maintenance repairs with aircraft maintenance personnel. Prepares records and reports as required by supervisory personnel from the department.

+ Assists Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot with passenger flights as required for DOTD personnel such as the Secretary and/or staff, Heads of other state agencies, and State or Federal officials as directed and approved. May serve as interim Aircraft Fleet Command Pilot as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Stanley Ard

Surveyor Administrator

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

225-379-1101

[email protected]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

06

Are you actively working full time as a pilot, and routinely flying? Please indicate make and model of aircraft.

07

How many total flight hours have been logged in the last 12 months?

08

How many PIC (Pilot in Command) flight hours have been logged in the last 12 months?

09

Are you able and willing to routinely perform work from a seated and seat-belted in an upright position for periods of time that last up to 4 hours?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you able and willing to routinely perform ground handling of aircraft which would include such duties as: towing (with a tractor), fueling, washing and assisting maintenance/technical personnel with work?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Aircraft equipment configuration changes which include the installation and removal of seats, camera and/or LiDAR scanner components that may require lifting and carrying 98lbs. Are you able to perform these tasks with or without special accommodations?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Are you able and willing to routinely work a fixed office duty schedule of at least 40 hours per week?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Are you able and willing to routinely work a variable / flexible schedule to include workdays as long as 16 hours on duty?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Are you able and willing to routinely work a variable / flexible schedule to include working nights and weekends as required?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Do you have a Remote Pilot Certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Do you have any UAV operating experience? If yes, please explain. If no, type N/A.

17

Please list your aviation flight time experience to include: a. Total Flight Time b. PIC Multi Engine Time c. Turbine Time d. Actual and Simulated Instrument Flight Time e. Number of instrument approaches performed

18

Are you in possession of a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot license with instrument rating or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license?

+ Yes

+ No

19

If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE(S), license NUMBER, instrument rating, and the EXPIRATION date. If 'NO', please enter N/A.

20

Do you have at least 1000 hours of recorded flight time?

+ Yes

+ No

21

Is your FAA medical certificate current?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Do you possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) first-class or second-class medical certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

23

Do you possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot license with instrument rating, followed by 1000 hours of recorded flight time?

+ Yes

+ No

24

Do you possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license followed by 750 flight hours?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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