Wildlife Aircraft Pilot
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 29 - 40
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENTDelivering results that matter by providing best in class support services. |
Wildlife Aircraft Pilot
| Job Location: |
Address: 318 W Deer Valley Road Phoenix AZ
| Posting Details: |
Hiring hourly range: $29.16 - $40.00
Grade: 25
Closing Date: 01/12/2026
| Job Summary: |
WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT PILOT
FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION / AVIATION BRANCH / PHOENIX AZ BASED
FLSA Non-exempt / PART TIME
SALARY GRADE 25 / HIRING HOURLY RANGE $29.16 - $40.00
CLOSING DATE: 01/12/2026
The Aviation Section of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is under the Field Operations Division and is responsible for all aviation activities conducted in conjunction with AGFD and Commission directed activities. Aviation support is provided for various missions consisting mainly of wildlife surveys radio telemetry law enforcement patrols (day and night) for officer and public safety search and rescue aerial photography wildlife and personnel transport. The Wildlife Aircraft Pilot will be responsible for providing safe and efficient operation of Department aircraft for the various Department missions.
| Job Duties: |
- Operates single engine land aircraft responsible for inspecting aircraft flight and maintenance records for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
- Prepares all paperwork required by AGFD and Aviation Section
- Assists with cleaning of aircraft and general maintenance of hangar and office facilities
- Serves as chief pilot in his/her absence
- Performs other duties as assigned
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of FAA regulations and their applications aircraft performance aerodynamics and flight dynamics particularly at low level flight (100-200 feet above ground level); knowledge of geography and topography of the State of Arizona GPS navigation units computer programs and portable electronic devices.
Skilled in low level flight related to wildlife management or other experience such as forestry crop spraying or other related low level experience and be skilled to maneuver aircraft safely at extremely low levels at minimal airspeed under less than optimum and often hazardous conditions maintaining precise heading and altitude for long periods of duration remain constantly alert for in-flight safety hazards; skilled flying tail-wheel and tricycle geared aircraft under a variety of flight conditions operating in remote areas and over rugged terrain.
Ability to maneuver the aircraft to safely survey classify and/or locate wildlife; communicated with Air Traffic Control and the ability to work and interact with a variety of personalities and mission profiles. This position requires the ability to fly internationally into Mexico.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
- FAA Commercial Single-Engine Land (SEL) pilot certificate instrument rating
- FAA Class I or Class II medical
- 2000 flight hours (SEL) to include verifiable previous low-level flight experience and a tailwheel endorsement with a minimum of 200 hours of logged tailwheel time.
As part of the selection process potential candidates will be required to pass a flight interview in a Department aircraft with the Arizona Game and Fish Departments Chief Pilot.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
| Benefits: |
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Transportation Management Systems
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Agriculture
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Library Services
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- LMS
- Teaching
- Exercise Planning
- Aviation Experience
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
