Research Pilot

The Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming is seeking a full-time on-site Research Pilot to operate University aircraft.

The University owns and operates two King Air aircraft, one is a specially modified King Air 350 instrumented for atmospheric research, and the other is a King Air 200 that is used for transporting administrators and guests of the University throughout the region. University research pilots are required to operate both aircraft. King Air experience is preferred, but not required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be one in a group of three research pilots at the University. They will act as Pilot in Command (PIC) for flights in single pilot IMC (instrument meteorological conditions) and VMC (visual meteorological conditions) at all times of day for research fights for the study of atmospheric phenomena.

They will also act as PIC and Second in Command (SIC) for transportation flights for the University. Research pilots work within the University of Wyoming 
Flight Center to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service. They also assist with and provide input for scheduling, budgeting, and planning activities for both aircraft.

Research pilots prepare plans for individual flights and arrange plans for logistics and project operations for research projects out of the home base of Laramie and for projects based out of other locales. Research projects may be based anywhere in the world, and specific goals and objectives of projects are highly variable but are always focused on Atmospheric Science. The successful candidate must be able and willing to operate University aircraft domestically and internationally (25% travel away from Laramie) and will be required to attend initial and recurrent training and other training as needed.

This is an onsite position in Laramie, WY.

• Airline Transport Pilot certificate (multi-engine land)
• 3,000 or more logged pilot hours
• 2,000 hours minimum as pilot-in-command of multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft
• 500 hours minimum in fixed-wing turbine aircraft
• First-class FAA medical certificate within the last twelve months
• Candidates selected for an onsite interview will be required to pass a check ride in the University aircraft.

Desired Qualifications:

• King Air 200/350 experience (or equivalent US military aircraft)
• King Air 350 Type Rating
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations;
• Prior experience with air freight, small aircraft charter, medivac, SAR, research, customs, border patrol, and/or similar missions;
• Knowledge of weather and atmospheric conditions as they affect flight operations; 
• Knowledge of flight procedures, ability to file flight plans and discern weather conditions affecting flight;
• Skill to operate technical equipment with the knowledge and ability to test aircraft instrumentation.
• Ability and willingness to recognize and report safety concerns;
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientific crew and passengers.

Knowledge and abilities specific to the job:

• Embrace a culture of safety
• Weather and atmospheric conditions as they affect flight operations
• Geography, topography, navigation, GPS waypoints and weather conditions
• Fly aircraft as Pilot in Command at all times of day, all seasons, and weather conditions, and at low altitudes and low air speed
• Operate aircraft in mountainous terrain, over open water, and in remote locations
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to work
• Communicate effectively with scientific crew and passengers of various backgrounds, cultures, and experience levels
• Employ Crew Resource Management to maximize the effectiveness of crew members
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment
• Good interpersonal skills and a focus on customer service