GRC Fixed Wing General Pilot

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Fixed wing pilot general aircraft

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as pilot, instructor pilot, or pilot-in-command of assigned aircraft (may be multi-Center)
• Maintain highest level of skill, proficiency, currency, and knowledge to support NASA aviation requirements for each assigned aircraft.
• Ensure each flight is completed efficiently, safely, and productively.
• Comply with all NASA and AO aircraft procedural requirements.
• Comply with safety and occupational health standards, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Identify hazards & report unsafe acts and procedures.
• Support investigation and resolution of anomalies and mishaps as assigned.
• Participate in safety inspections and training.
• The Pilot may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites, including use of other office equipment such as printers, scanners, etc. Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
• Ability to use NASA's NAMIS database for aircraft operations. Prior experience preferred.
• Support routine and on-demand reporting (e-mail, documents, spreadsheets, and presentation materials).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members. Excellent interpersonal skills preferred.
• Prior experience and ability to develop and effectively brief mission and/or flight plans with pilots, crew, researchers, and managers, regardless of passenger flight experience to meet NASA program and/or project objectives
• Become subject matter experts of flight operations for each aircraft, providing expert-level insights and planning to integrate unique research hardware and/or aircraft modifications to meet research objectives, based on personal familiarization of the intended research. Prior experience with research flight and/or operations preferred.
• Ability to operate aircraft in compliance with applicable manuals and checklists and the ability to modify those manuals, checklists, and standard operating procedures, while maintaining compliance with all applicable NASA requirements and directives to attain research / mission / flight objectives.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up. Excellent interpersonal skills preferred.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.

Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Tactical, LLC goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a standard professional curriculum in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degreeis required.
• Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military ratings and have a minimum of 1500 hours of flight time total with 100 hours in the last twelve months.
• Must possess a current FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate or NASA medical certificate issued within the last 12 months.
• Ability to attain and maintain clearance up to SECRET

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

A customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance and communication. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.